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 participate in or lead departmental projects as applicable
Fund Administration Oversight
You will review fund financial statements, fund documents, regulatory filings, etc.
You will review fund budgets and other pro-forma analyses
You will work closely with Tax and Legal Departments on unique issues
You will direct, lead and orchestrate the pace and process of change to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
Operational Oversight
You will ensure premier client service that meets or exceeds client expectations
You will monitor all current service and quality indicators and establish related goals
You will provide daily oversight and review of significant fund level threshold deviations
You will manage staff resources to ensure proper client coverage and service
You will
Benefits
Vision insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
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.
As a Fund Accounting Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of premium accounting services to the internal and external clients connected to the Director's bundle of service relationships (i.e., responsibility and authority over the day-to-day tactical accounting operations management related to those client relationships). These responsibilities are to be carried out in a manner consistent with the vision, goals and policies of the unit. You will have operational ownership and leadership for a bundle of service relationships and will be expected to work with the unit's Senior Operations Officers, other Fund Accounting and Administration Directors and other unit personnel, the SEI Solutions Team, other SEI market units, external clients, auditors and vendors to coordinate, facilitate and execute on the delivery of a cost-focused, efficient, standardized and predictable service to the respective marketplace.
You will also be responsible for directing the overall operations functions, including all aspects of transaction initiation and service requests via multiple channels, and training through the supervision of managers and supervisors to ensure the highest quality service to SEI's clients. You will oversee and be responsible for developing and implementing procedures for maintaining and/or enhancing client service and quality and for improving operational efficiency. You will be responsible for formulating and/or implementing operations policies and procedures to facilitate processes according to corporate standards.
This role may require 60% travel or to work out of our client site in NY C.
Seic · - NY - New York