Manager, Investment Fund Services

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.

• Serve as the main contact for clients and utilize 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, serve as a liaison between clients, external service providers and internal teams, and work closely with all parties to ensure procedures and controls are followed and to provide accurate NAVs.
• As a manager of the accounting and key fund administration functions, provide information to the Financial Reporting team for the preparation and coordination of the annual and semi‑annual financial statements; prepare and 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 of expense payments;
  
  prepare and review Board related materials.
• Perform due diligence and attention to detail during the review process of operational work, striving for error‑free accounting and reporting; sign off on NAVs, reconciliations, revenue packages, dividend distributions, and other fund administration items.
• Communicate with external investment managers regarding day‑to‑day fund inquiries and resolve issues impacting funds as necessary. Client engagement and dedication to quality service are essential for success.
• Conduct performance appraisals, monthly one‑on‑ones with team analysts and supervisors, and provide career pathing and training.
• Ensure staffing requirements are met by participating in interviews and hiring processes.
• Provide and foster a team environment to include individual development, promotions, and disciplinary action.
• Support new business development and relationship teams for prospect calls, client visits and presentations.
• Facilitate onboarding of new and converted clients by gathering client requirements, submitting custom requests and communicating key deliverables to team members.
• Attend and participate in IMS and corporate professional development sessions to acquire tools for identifying processes across the division and organization.
• Partner with a diverse team and grow your career.

• 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 of 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.

• 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 support clients through email and/or phone calls.
• Strong customer service skills; daily communication with clients and other service providers.
• A 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 meet the highest standard of quality and accuracy.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt with changing client needs.
• Positivity and collegial approach in assisting colleagues and clients within a team environment.
• Curiosity, critical thinking and attention to detail to identify solutions and implement…