Director, Financial Reporting

Reference #: SEI1GLOBALR0030561EXTERNALENGLOBAL
The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new members on our Financial Reporting team. Our primary goal is to provide exceptional administration services to our clients while interacting with Fund Accounting teams, auditors, printers, and other SEI personnel.

The Financial Reporting Director is 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 directors, managers and supervisors to ensure the highest quality service to SEIs clients. This position is responsible for establishing, developing and implementing procedures for maintaining and/or enhancing client service and quality and for improving operational efficiency. This role is responsible for driving and formulating and/or implementing operations policies and procedures to facilitate processes according to corporate standards. The Directors responsibilities are to be carried out in a manner consistent with the vision, goals and policies of the unit. In addition, this role serves to drive change and grow the business.

What you will do:
As a director of the financial reporting function, you and your team will serve as points of contact for financial reporting expertise in working to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and, as necessary, will participate in preparing technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical, and all-inclusive manner.

Client Management
Understand, communicate and resolve unique client issues in tandem with SEI Relationship Teams
Ensure the overall quality and delivery of services in accordance with client-specific service model
Serve as senior technical and operational resource for client
Interact with the Board of Directors/Trustees connected to the Directors bundle of service relationships
Ensure the overall quality and delivery of Investor Reporting and Administrative services in accordance with client-specific service model
Serve as technical and operational resource for client
Understand, communicate and resolve unique client issues along with SEI Relationship Teams

Technical Consulting
Identify, interpret, apply and communicate accounting and industry rules and regulations
Create, communicate, monitor and reinforce departmental vision, goals and objectives
Actively participate in regular senior management meetings and initiatives
Promote integration of Fund Accounting Department with other SEI lines of business
Participate in management skills training and development of staff
Set and enforce departmental policies
Develop and communicate goals and objectives for the team, and formulate specific action plans.

Operational Oversight
Ensure premier client service that meets or exceeds client expectations
Monitor all current service and quality indicators and establish related goals
Provide daily oversight and review of significant fund level threshold deviations
Manage staff resources to ensure proper client coverage and service
Set departmental policies and procedures related to the operational control environment
Monitor and oversee third party vendor performance as it relates to the daily operations
Monitor and oversee the progress of the funds annual audits

Departmental Leadership
Create, communicate, monitor and reinforce departmental vision, goals and objectives
Assist with the ongoing development of service capabilities for the alternative investment product offering in pace with industry demands
Manage and conduct the units weekly senior management meetings and initiatives
Participate in management skills training and development of staff
Set and enforce departmental policies
Establish and review prioritization of team goals and objectives and monitor progress regularly.

Sales Support
Write and coordinate fund accounting-related responses to RF s and RFIs
Participate in site visits and presentations to prospective clients
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.

What we need from you:
BS/BA degree in business, finance or related field, or the equivalent in education and work experience -MBA preferred.
10 years proven operations management experience leading multiple teams in a changing environment or 5 years in a public accounting firm with specific experience in the financial services field.
Experience in Financial Report required
Experience with SEC, IRS, Global Regulatory Policy and Alternative Investments helpful
Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills
Significant direct, relevant experience with accounting for mutual funds, alternative investments and other unitized pooled investment vehicles
Strong knowledge of security trading practices in a back office environment
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
Strategic thinking and demonstrated ability to initiate process changes to improve service to clients and improve operational efficiency
Proven ability to manage staff development and performance
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, along with the analytical skills needed to identify problems and trends
Proven ability to drive change and lead team
Excellent interpersonal skills in building relationships
Travel may be required.

What we would like from you:
A drive to learn new systems and concepts to ultimately have a broad knowledge of the industry.
Must have entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take on additional responsibility.
Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. As the needs of our clients change, we need to be flexible to change with them.
Positivity and genuine interest in assisting both colleagues and clients.
Curiosity and critical thinking: Whether its 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.
Regular and reliable attendance in accordance with position, business and/or client needs.
Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun. Please see our website for more information. https://www.seic.com/

SEIs competitive advantage:

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, a hybrid working environment for most roles, support for working parents and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Benefits include 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