Fund Accounting Director (Private Equity & Hedge Funds)

SEI; Upper Providence Township (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SEI's Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) is growing and seeking a Fund Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations for hedge fund and private equity clients.

You will manage a team, oversee onboarding, ensure GAAP compliance, prepare month-end valuations, and coordinate with investment managers, transfer agents, and service teams.

Requires 5+ years in fund services with alternatives experience and supervisory experience; strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the fund services industry, alternatives experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ supervisory or management experience.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main client contact for offshore and domestic fund accounting and administration for alternative funds.
• Manage delegation to your team, onboard new fund setups, liaise between clients and internal teams, and provide thorough accounting packages.
• Coordinate year-end audit support in accordance with GAAP accounting standards.
• Perform due-diligence to ensure clients are in compliance with government laws and regulations.

Skills

Fund accounting

Leadership

Client service

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance/Economics/Math

Tools

Excel

Job description

SEI's Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) is growing and seeking a Fund Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations for hedge fund and private equity clients.

You will manage a team, oversee onboarding, ensure GAAP compliance, prepare month-end valuations, and coordinate with investment managers, transfer agents, and service teams.

Requires 5+ years in fund services with alternatives experience and supervisory experience; strong Excel skills are essential.