Assistant Manager, Fund Administration (Accounting)
Juniper SquareSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Investment Management, Financial ServicesIndustries
Requirements
- BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum of 2 years experience in Financial Services Industry working with Fund Accounting
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
- 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
- Strong customer service skills
Responsibilities
- Calculate funds’ daily investable cash, expenses, and income; calculate and report daily Net Asset Values (NAVs)
- Process shareholders’ activity and perform timely reconciliations to the fund’s transfer agent
- Communicate transactions associated with the fund(s) and work closely with internal and external clients to provide accurate and thorough accounting packages
- Support year-end audit engagements in accordance with GAAP accounting standards
- Perform due-diligence to ensure clients are in compliance with government laws and regulations
- Complete daily checks of security audit reports, NAV impact (R086) reports, daily work packets, corporate actions, expense processing, CARS reconciliations, and Fund Center reports
- Assist Fund Administration in performing expense budget analysis and allocating expense payments; prepare monthly expense packages and scorecards
- Assist the fund accountant manager with the preparation of SEC filings (e.g. N-SAR, N-1A, 24F-2, N-MFP)
- Train and supervise accounting analysts on systems, processing, procedures, and job responsibilities
- Review fund accountant analysts' work with due diligence and attention to detail to ensure error-free reconciliations and reporting
- Correspond with external investment managers regarding day-to-day fund inquiries including entering security trades, fee payments, cash position breaks, reconciliations, and escalation inquiries
- Assist the manager with conducting performance appraisals, monthly one-on-ones with team analysts, provide career pathing and training, participate in analyst interviews, and foster a team environment including individual development, promotions, and disciplinary action
- Attend and participate in IMS and corporate professional development sessions to identify processes across the division and organization
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What are the main responsibilities of the Fund Accountant Supervisor?
You will calculate daily NAVs, process shareholder activity, perform reconciliations, train and supervise accounting analysts, ensure compliance, and communicate with investment managers.
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills and qualities are essential for success in this role?
Strong accounting skills, attention to detail, due diligence, client engagement, and supervisory abilities including training analysts and conducting performance appraisals are key.
What does the team environment look like at SEI's Investment Fund Services?
The role involves fostering a team environment with individual development, promotions, disciplinary action, monthly one-on-ones, performance appraisals, and participating in interviews to meet staffing needs.
SEI
Business and technology management consulting firm
About SEI
SEI provides consulting services focused on business and technology management. The firm works with clients to implement customized solutions and manage critical projects, particularly in sectors like healthcare. SEI's consultants collaborate closely with clients to tackle urgent and complex challenges, ensuring that each solution is specifically designed to meet the client's needs. Unlike many competitors, SEI is employee-owned, which fosters a strong commitment to client success and service quality. The company's goal is to enhance organizational performance through effective technology use and strategic planning, while also expanding its presence in various locations, including a new office in Charlotte.
Cincinnati, OhioHeadquarters
1992Year Founded
$705.3KTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees