Manager, Private Equity and Hedge Fund Accounting; Hybrid

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.

• As the main contact for clients, demonstrate 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.
• Act as record keepers for the fund and 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 stop the practice of generating income through illegal actions.
• Generate and reconcile all accounting reporting, such as month‑end valuation reports.
• Review and approve month‑end valuations prior to distribution to the client with a goal of 100% accuracy and authorize wire payments from the fund's escrow accounts.
• Correspond with investment managers regarding day‑to‑day inquiries, including questions on transactions associated with the fund(s) and administration servicing planning.
• Resolve open issues and questions with investment managers, transfer agents, and sales and service teams, and engage internal technology support and vendor support when necessary.
• Conduct performance appraisals, monthly one‑on‑ones with your supervisors and analysts, and provide career pathing and training.
• Assess resource requirements, interview candidates, and hire employees to ensure staffing requirements are met.
• Champion 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 the onboarding of new and converted clients by gathering client requirements, submitting any custom requests and communicating key deliverables to your team members.
• Participate in various IMS and corporate professional development sessions to acquire tools to identify 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 of 5 years’ experience in the fund services industry, alternatives experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ supervisory or management experience.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.

• The 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 as you will primarily support your clients through email and/or phone calls.
• Strong customer service skills as you will communicate daily with your clients and other service providers.
• A drive to broaden one's knowledge of the financial services industry by learning new concepts and systems and taking the initiative to apply it to daily work assignments.
• Attention‑to‑detail to ensure that all deliverables consistently meet the highest standard of quality and accuracy.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt as client needs change.
• Positivity and a collegial approach in assisting both colleagues and clients and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Curiosity, critical thinking and attention to detail: whether it is identifying solutions to problems or implementing more efficient processes or procedures.
• An individual who embodies SEI’s values of courage, integrity,…