Manager, Financial Reporting

Overview

The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new members on our Financial Reporting team. Our primary goal is to provide exceptional administration services to our clients while interacting with Fund Accounting teams, auditors, printers, and other SEI personnel. As a financial reporting manager, you will manage the preparation of the financial statement process for various clients in accordance with the regulatory and/or client calendars.

• In the financial reporting function, you will be responsible for managing and, in some cases, participating in the drafting of the annual, quarterly and other financial statements for clients as applicable. You will also oversee the execution of the financial reporting process controls, conduct internal reviews, and manage the external reviews for these documents. To do this, you will oversee the financial reporting specialists assigned to you, prepare the necessary documentation, provide it to clients, and, where applicable, assist in filings with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) in accordance with the regulatory deadlines.
• As a manager of the financial reporting function, you and your team will serve as points of contact for financial reporting expertise in working to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and, as necessary, will participate in preparing technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical, and all-inclusive manner.
• You will manage and/or support the fund accounting manager in communications with external auditors on financial reporting issues to ensure proper resolution.
• You will communicate with appropriate internal teams or client teams to resolve open escalated issues and questions, reaching out to internal technology support and vendor support when necessary to resolve production issues or system support queries.
• You will conduct performance appraisals, hold monthly one‑on‑ones with the team analysts/supervisors, and provide career pathing and training. You will also ensure staffing requirements are met by assessing resource requirements, interviewing candidates, and hiring employees. You will foster a team environment that includes individual development, promotions, and disciplinary action.
• We want you to succeed and look for future solutions! By 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.

• BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in mutual fund or alternative investment funds industry.
• Minimum of 2 years’ supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with financial statement preparation required.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
• The self‑motivation and drive to monitor multiple client deliverables 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 internal and external clients.

• A drive to broaden one’s knowledge of the financial services industry by learning new concepts and systems and taking the initiative to apply them to daily work assignments.
• 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 a team environment.
• Curiosity, critical thinking and attention to detail:
  Whether it’s to coach and guide a reporting specialist, 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:

The base salary pay…