Manager, Investment Fund Services (Remote) CST/MST Based

SEI1GLOBAL•Upper Providence Township, DC

1d•$85,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

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. What you will do: As the main contact for clients, we will need you to utilize your expertise in the area of domestic and international fund accounting operations and administration for mutual funds, CITs, ETFs and other pooled vehicles. You will manage the team supporting the daily accounting operation of your 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 insure procedures and controls are followed and to provide accurate Net Asset Values (NAVs). As a manager of the accounting and key fund administration functions, you will provide information to the Financial Reporting team for the preparation and coordination of the 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 of expense payments; preparing and reviewing Board related materials. Your due diligence and attention to detail during the review process of the operational work will be key to your team’s success while striving for error free accounting and reporting; including signing off on NAVs , reconciliations, revenue packages, dividend distributions, and other fund administration items. You will communicate with external investment managers regarding day-to-day fund inquiries and will resolve issues impacting funds as necessary. Client engagement and a dedication to quality service is a must for success. You will conduct performance appraisals, monthly one-on-ones with the team analysts and supervisors and provide career pathing and training. You will also ensure staffing requirements are met by participating in interviews and hiring processes. You will provide and foster a team environment to include individual development, promotions and disciplinary action. You will support the new business development and relationship teams for prospect calls, client visits and presentations. You will facilitate the on-boarding of new and converted clients by gathering client requirements, submitting any custom requests and communicating key deliverables to your team members. We want you to succeed and look for future solutions! Through attending and participating in various IMS and corporate professional development sessions, you will acquire the tools to identify processes across the division and organization. You will have the opportunity to partner with a diverse team and grow your career.

Requirements

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.
Must be able to work 10:30am to 7:30pm Eastern time zone
Proficiency with fund accounting software.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent leadership, planning, time management and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

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 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.
As the needs of our clients change, we need to be flexible to change with them.
Positivity and collegial approach in assisting both colleagues and clients and the ability to work in team environment.
Curiosity, critical thinking and attention to detail: Whether it’s to identify a solution to a problem or possibly help implement a more efficient process or procedure, your skills have a place in our business.
Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun. Please see our website for more information.

Responsibilities

Oversee the accounting operations and resolution of accounting issues for a variety of clients.
Manage the team supporting the daily accounting operation of your 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 insure 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/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; preparing and reviewing Board related materials.
Review the operational work while striving for error free accounting and reporting; including signing 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 will resolve issues impacting funds as necessary.
Conduct performance appraisals, monthly one-on-ones with the 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 the new business development and relationship teams for prospect calls, client visits and presentations.
Facilitate the on-boarding of new and converted clients by gathering client requirements, submitting any custom requests and communicating key deliverables to your team members.
Attend and participate in various IMS and corporate professional development sessions, you will acquire the tools to identify processes across the division and organization.