[Hiring] Manager, Investment Fund Services @SEI

Role Description

The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new members on our Investment Fund Services accounting team. Our primary goal is to provide exceptional accounting and administration servicing for our clients’ assigned mutual funds, CITs, ETFs and other pooled vehicles. As a Fund Accountant Manager, you will oversee the accounting operations and resolution of accounting issues for a variety of clients.

• Act as the main contact for clients, utilizing expertise in domestic and international fund accounting operations and administration for mutual funds, CITs, ETFs, and other pooled vehicles.
• Manage the team supporting the daily accounting operation of assigned funds, support annual audits, coordinate/onboard new funds and clients, and serve as a liaison between clients, external service providers, and internal teams.
• Provide information to the Financial Reporting team for the preparation and coordination of annual and semi-annual financial statements; prepare/review SEC filings (e.g., N-PORT, N-CEN); assist the Tax team with distribution calculation and tax reporting processes.
• Assist Treasury Services with annual fund expense budgets and quarterly updates, including reviewing expense payments and preparing/reviewing Board-related materials.
• Ensure due diligence and attention to detail during the review process of operational work, striving for error-free accounting and reporting.
• Communicate with external investment managers regarding day-to-day fund inquiries and resolve issues impacting funds as necessary.
• Conduct performance appraisals, monthly one-on-ones with team analysts and supervisors, and provide career pathing and training.
• Participate in interviews and hiring processes to ensure staffing requirements are met.
• Foster a team environment including individual development, promotions, and disciplinary action.
• Support new business development and relationship teams for prospect calls, client visits, and presentations.
• Facilitate the onboarding of new and converted clients by gathering client requirements, submitting custom requests, and communicating key deliverables to team members.
• Participate in various IMS and corporate professional development sessions to identify processes across the division and organization.
• Partner with a diverse team and grow your career.

Qualifications

• BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the fund services industry.
• Minimum of 2 years’ supervisory or management experience; proven ability to manage and motivate a team in a daily processing environment.
• Proficiency with fund accounting software.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent leadership, planning, time management, and organizational skills.

Requirements

• Self-motivation, organization, and drive to complete multiple client deliverables in a timely manner without sacrificing excellence or quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, primarily supporting clients through email and/or phone calls.
• Strong customer service skills, communicating daily with clients and other service providers.
• Drive to broaden knowledge of the financial services industry by learning new concepts and systems and applying them to daily work assignments.
• Attention to detail to ensure all deliverables consistently meet the highest standard of quality and accuracy.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility to change with the evolving needs of clients.
• Positivity and collegial approach in assisting both colleagues and clients, with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Curiosity, critical thinking, and attention to detail to identify solutions to problems or implement more efficient processes.
• Embodiment of SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection, and fun.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA).
• Life and disability insurance (premiums paid for base coverage).
• 401(k) match.
• Education assistance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Up to 11 paid holidays/year.
• 21 days PTO/year pro-rated for new hires, increasing over time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Back-up childcare arrangements.
• Paid volunteer days.
• Discounted stock purchase plan.
• Investment options.
• Access to thriving employee networks.