Manager, Investment Fund Services; Hybrid

About the Role

The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new members for 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. You will be the main contact for clients, utilizing your 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 your assigned funds, support annual audits, coordinate and onboard new funds and clients, and serve as a liaison between clients, external service providers and internal teams.

• Work closely with all parties to ensure procedures and controls are followed and to provide accurate Net Asset Values (NAVs).

• 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; and prepare and review Board related materials.

• Oversee sign‑off on NAVs, reconciliations, revenue packages, dividend distributions, and other fund administration items, ensuring 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, provide career pathing and training, and support staffing requirements through participation in interviews and hiring processes.

• Foster a team environment that includes individual development, promotions and disciplinary action, and 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, acquiring the tools to identify processes across the division and organization, and partner with a diverse team to 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’ 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.

What we would like from you:

• 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 be communicating 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 change with clients as required.
• 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: identifying solutions to problems or helping implement more efficient processes or…