Manager, Private Equity and Hedge Fund Accounting; REMOTE

The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new members on our Private Equity & Hedge Fund Accounting Teams. Our primary goal is to provide exceptional customer service, accounting and administration services to our hedge and private equity fund customers. As a Fund Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for the accounting operations and resolution of accounting issues for clients.

• Act as the main contact for clients, demonstrating expertise in offshore and domestic fund accounting and administration for alternative funds.
• Manage the delegation of funds to your team, coordinate/onboard new fund set ups, serve as a liaison between clients and internal teams, and work closely with all parties to provide accurate and thorough accounting packages.
• Coordinate and support various year‑end audit engagements in accordance with GAAP accounting standards.
• Perform due diligence to ensure clients are in compliance with government laws and regulations.
• Adhere to Anti‑Money Laundering policies and procedures when reviewing all fund transactions.
• Ensure your team complies with department rules and regulations designed to prevent illicit income generation.
• Generate and reconcile all accounting reporting, such as month‑end valuation reports.
• Review and approve month‑end valuations prior to distribution to clients with a goal of 100% accuracy, and authorize wire payments from fund escrow accounts.
• Respond to day‑to‑day inquiries from investment managers, including questions on transactions, administration servicing, planning, and fund reporting.
• Collaborate with investment managers, transfer agents, and sales and service teams to resolve open issues and queries, and coordinate with technology and vendor support when necessary.
• Conduct performance appraisals, host monthly one‑on‑ones with supervisors, and provide career-pathing and training.
• Assess staffing needs, interview candidates, and hire employees to meet workforce requirements.
• Promote a team environment that includes individual development, promotions, and disciplinary action.
• Support the new business development and relationship teams for prospect calls, client visits, and presentations.
• Facilitate onboarding of new and converted clients by gathering requirements, submitting custom requests, and communicating key deliverables.
• Participate in professional development sessions to identify and implement process improvements across the division.
• Partner with a diverse team and grow your career.

• BA/BSc in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the fund services industry, with alternatives experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ supervisory or management experience.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.

• Self‑motivation, organization, and drive to complete multiple client deliverables in a timely manner while maintaining excellence and quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, primarily through email and phone calls.
• Strong customer‑service orientation in daily client and stakeholder interactions.
• A drive to broaden knowledge of the financial services industry by learning new concepts and systems.
• Attention to detail to consistently meet the highest standards of quality and accuracy.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving client needs.
• Positivity and collegial approach when assisting colleagues and clients.
• Curiosity and critical thinking to identify solutions and improve processes.
• Embodiment of SEI values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection, and fun.

The base salary for this role is…