Business Manager II

SEI Corporation; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

SEI Corporation in the United States seeks a Business Manager II to own the financials for a group of business units, including P&L, budgets and forecasts, with strong financial analysis. You will partner with Corporate Accounting, Compliance and Internal Audit to enable data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities include monthly closes, annual plans, forecasts, contract management, and supporting audits while maintaining SOX controls. Hybrid work with three days in office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting/finance experience.
• BA/BS in accounting or finance.
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements and filings.
• Experience with MS Office products and SEI systems.
• Wealth/investment management experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, consulting and relationship skills.
• Excellent communication at the executive level.

Responsibilities

• Strategic financial analysis and long-term planning.
• Monthly close including accruals and reporting packages.
• Prepare annual financial plans and monthly forecasts.
• Vendor and client contract management, billing and fees.
• Support audits and ensure SOX compliance.
• Partner with business teams to drive profitability and growth.

Skills

Finance analysis

Executive communication

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Education

BA/BS in accounting/finance

Tools

SQL

SharePoint

Dynamics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Manager II page is loaded## Business Manager IIlocations: USA - PA - Oakstime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0038890Business Management leadership at SEI is seeking a new member for the Business Management team. The Business Manager will focus on the financial aspects of a grouping of business units, including the unit's P&L, budgets and forecasts, as well as financial and pricing analysis. Key partners include working with SEI's Corporate Accounting team, other Business Management teams, Compliance, and Internal Audit.Additionally, the Business Manager will partner with various business units to support budgeting, forecasting, and analytics to successfully manage their product lines and services. The primary goal is to provide exceptional customer service and financial management to drive business decisions.**What you will do:**This position requires a highly organized and financially astute individual who can balance many tasks while still being focused on deadlines. The person should excel in communication, listening, and forming strong relationships with colleagues. Key deliverables of this role include the following:* Strategic financial analysis and long-term financial planning, including business analytics* Monthly close of the corporate books for all relevant work including accruals, journal entries, asset reporting and financial reporting package* Prepare and maintain annual financial plans and monthly forecasts* Vendor and client contract management including billing and fee collection* Overall expense planning and actual results* Support audit process as requested by Compliance, Internal Audit, Finance and Accounting and external auditors* Compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley processes and controls* Manage compensation process for incentive compensation and salaries as applicable* Partner to business teams and management to support profitability and growth* Keep abreast of industry standards and knowledge and be able to communicate with clients and vendors**What we need from you:*** A minimum of 5 years of relevant and progressive experience in accounting and finance* BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university with an accounting/finance focus* Ability to read, understand and provide input to financial statements and public filings* Experience with Microsoft Office products (Copilot, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SQL, SharePoint, Dynamics, and willingness to learn SEI's financial systems)* Professional experience in wealth and investment management, investment processing, and technology or data-oriented businesses is a plus* Analytical and diagnostic skills with the ability to analyze business and financial issues and decision options* Demonstrated ability to build relationships, act as a consultant, manage projects and drive the business forward* Ability to communicate at the executive level**What we would like from you:*** Strong analytical skills* Quick learner* Excellent communication* Strong problem solver and proven ability to think creatively and seek optimum solutions* Naturally innovative, inquisitive, challenging and solution seekingThis team follows a hybrid schedule and work 3 days in the office.**SEI's 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, 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 for new hires which increases over time, paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, a discounted stock purchase plan, investment options, access to thriving employee networks and more.We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures (SM) - for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI.The position title reflected in this job description is aligned with SEI's current internal job architecture. As part of SEI's role and career framework, internal job titles may not directly correspond to external market titles and may differ from titles previously assigned during an employee's tenure or at the time of hire.**SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more...**After over 50 years in business, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our offices encompass an open floor plan and numerous art installations designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and that a healthy, happy, and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. At SEI, we're (literally) invested in your success. We offer our employees paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, education assistance and access to thriving employee networks.SEI is an equal opportunity employer and 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.**AI Acceptable Use in the application and interview process:**SEI acknowledges the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into individuals' personal and professional lives. If you intend to incorporate the use of any AI tools at any stage of the application and/or interview process,.