Director, Private Equity Funds – Fund Accounting

Role Overview

• 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 model
• You will serve as senior technical and operational resource for client
• You will interact with the Board of Directors/Trustees connected to the Director’s bundle of service relationships
• In certain circumstances, you will 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 Fund Accounting Department with other SEI lines of business
• You will participate in management skills training and development of staff
• You will set and enforce departmental policies
• 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 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 participate in or lead departmental projects as applicable

Requirements

• 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. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for investment companies and related reporting requirements
• Proven track record of successfully managing operational teams or departments

Benefits

• comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being
• strong retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• hybrid working environment for most roles
• support for working parents
• flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about
• healthcare (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/year
• 21 days PTO/year pro-rated for new hires which increases over time
• paid parental leave
• back-up childcare arrangements
• paid volunteer days
• discounted stock purchase plan
• investment options
• access to thriving employee networks and more