Supervisor, Private Equity / Hedge Funds (REMOTE)

Summary

SEI Investments Company is a leading global provider of investment processing, management, and operations solutions. They are seeking a Fund Accounting Supervisor to oversee the Alternative Investment Funds team, ensuring exceptional service and accurate accounting for hedge and private equity funds, while also training and supervising accounting analysts.

Responsibilities

• Your skills in accounting will be used by pricing and maintaining timely records for hedge and private equity holdings using various external pricing resources. You will perform timely reconciliations regarding Net Asset Values and provide accounting reports. You are responsible to communicate the transactions associated with the fund(s) and work closely with internal and external clients to provide accurate and thorough accounting packages
• As the record keeper for the fund, you will be involved in the coordination and support of various year-end audit engagements in accordance with GAAP accounting standards. We will need you to perform due-diligence to ensure clients are in compliance with government laws and regulations
• You will train and supervise the accounting analysts on systems, processing, procedures, and job responsibilities. You will assist in managing a team environment that encourages self-motivation, organization and drive to complete multiple client deliverables in a timely manner without sacrificing excellence or quality. Your due diligence and attention to detail during the review process of the fund accountant analysts work will be key to your team’s success while striving for error free reconciliations and reporting
• You will correspond with external investment managers regarding day-to-day fund inquiries including reconciliations, coordinating scheduled deliverables, and escalation concerns. Client engagement and a dedication to quality service is a must for success
• You will assist the manager with conducting performance appraisals, monthly one-on-ones with the team analysts and provide career pathing and training. You will also ensure staffing requirements are met by participating in analyst interviews. You will team with the manager to provide and foster a team environment to include individual development, promotions and disciplinary action
• We want you to succeed and look for future solutions! Through 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

Skills

• BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 2 years experience in the fund services industry, alternatives experience preferred
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
• The self-motivation, organization and drive to complete multiple client deliverables in a timely manner 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 your clients and other service providers
• A drive to broaden one's knowledge of the financial services industry by learning new concepts and systems and taking the initiative to apply it to daily work assignments
• Attention-to-detail to ensure that all deliverables consistently meet the highest standard of quality and accuracy
• 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 team environment
• Curiosity, critical thinking and attention to detail: Whether it's to 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 2 years experience in the fund services industry, alternatives experience preferred
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
• The self-motivation, organization and drive to complete multiple client deliverables in a timely manner 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 your clients and other service providers

Nice to Haves

• A drive to broaden one's knowledge of the financial services industry by learning new concepts and systems and taking the initiative to apply it to daily work assignments
• Attention-to-detail to ensure that all deliverables consistently meet the highest standard of quality and accuracy
• 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 team environment
• Curiosity, critical thinking and attention to detail: Whether it's to 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

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus each year, subject to company approval
• 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)
• 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