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The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is expanding its Alternative Investment Funds Fund Accountant Team. The Fund Accounting Director will lead day‑to‑day delivery of premium accounting, shareholder reporting, and administrative services for hedge and private equity funds, ensuring consistency with the unit’s vision, goals, and policies.

• Client Management:
  • You will understand, communicate, and resolve unique client issues in tandem with SEI Relationship Teams.
  • You will ensure the overall quality and delivery of Fund Accounting, Shareholder Reporting, and Administration services in accordance with client‑specific service models.
  • You will serve as senior technical and operational resource for clients and interact with Board of Directors/Trustees connected to the director’s bundle of service relationships.
  • In certain circumstances, you may serve as the Chief Financial Officer of client funds.
• Technical Consulting:
  • You will identify, interpret, apply, and communicate accounting and industry rules and regulations.
  • You will identify trends in the investment management business and adjust operational services accordingly.
• Departmental Leadership:
  • You will create, communicate, monitor, and reinforce departmental vision, goals, and objectives.
  • You will actively participate in regular senior management meetings and initiatives.
  • You will promote integration of the Fund Accounting Department with other SEI lines of business.
  • You will conduct performance appraisals, provide career pathing and training, and ensure staffing requirements are met.
  • You will foster a team environment, handle promotions, disciplinary action, and lead departmental projects as applicable.
• Fund Administration Oversight:
  • You will review fund financial statements, documents, regulatory filings, and pro‑forma analyses.
  • You will work closely with Tax and Legal Departments on unique issues.
  • You will direct, lead, and orchestrate change to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Operational Oversight:
  • You will ensure premier client service that meets or exceeds client expectations.
  • You will monitor service and quality indicators, establish related goals, and review significant fund‑level deviations daily.
  • You will set departmental policies and procedures related to operational control and monitor third‑party vendor performance.
  • You will oversee progress of the funds’ annual audits.
• Sales Support:
  • You will write and coordinate fund accounting‑related responses to RFPs and RFIs.

• 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.
• CPA preferred.
• 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. GAAP for investment companies and related reporting requirements.
• Proven track record of successfully managing operational teams or departments.

• A drive to broaden your knowledge of the financial services industry and apply new concepts and systems in daily work.
• Attention to detail to ensure all deliverables consistently meet the highest standard of quality and accuracy.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders with flexibility as client needs change.
• A positivity and collegial approach in assisting both colleagues and clients, and the ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Curiosity, critical thinking, and confidence to identify solutions and implement efficient processes or procedures.
• Alignment with SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection, and fun.

• Health care (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA)
• Life and disability insurance (premiums paid for base coverage)
• 401(k) match
• Education assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Up to 11 paid holidays per year
• 21 days PTO per year, pro‑rated for new hires and increasing over time
• Paid parental leave
• Back‑up childcare arrangements
• Paid volunteer days
• Discounted stock purchase plan
• Investment options
• Access to thriving employee networks
• Additional benefits as described in the full offer

SEI is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.