Seic
Director, Alternative Investment Funds
USA - NY - New York · Director
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
AccountingOperations ManagementCustomer SupportLeadershipCollaborationCritical ThinkingGAAP
About the role
- The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new members on our Alternative Investment Funds Fund Accountant Team.
- Our primary goal is to provide exceptional customer service and accounting and administration servicing for our clients' assigned hedge and private equity funds.
- These responsibilities are to be carried out in a manner consistent with the vision, goals and policies of the unit.
Responsibilities
- You will develop and communicate goals and objectives for the team, and formulate specific action plans. Periodically review prioritization of team goals and objectives and monitor progress regularly.
- You will participate in or lead departmental projects as applicable
- You will have the opportunity to partner with a diverse team and grow your career.
- You will review fund financial statements, fund documents, regulatory filings, etc.
- You will direct, lead and orchestrate the pace and process of change to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
- We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures (SM)-for our clients, our communities, and ourselves.
- Come build your brave future at SEI.
- Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our offices encompass an open floor plan and numerous art installations designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce.
Requirements
- Positivity and collegial approach in assisting both colleagues and clients and the ability to work in team environment.
Nice to have
- BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 10 years proven operations management experience leading multiple teams in a changing environment or a minimum of 6 years in a public accounting firm with specific experience in the financial services field.
- Significant direct, relevant experience with accounting for mutual funds and other unitized pooled investment vehicles
- Strong knowledge of security trading practices in a back office environment
- Genuine familiarity with the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
- Experience in reviewing fund financial statements and an understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for investment companies and related reporting requirements
- Proven track record of successfully managing operational teams or departments
Compensation
- You will monitor and oversee the progress of the funds' annual audits
Benefits
- We offer our employees paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, education assistance and access to thriving employee networks.
- You will create, communicate, monitor and reinforce departmental vision, goals and objectives
- You will manage staff resources to ensure proper client coverage and service
Company info
- At SEI, we're (literally) invested in your success.
Equal opportunity
- SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…
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