Specialist I – Alternatives Financial Reporting (REMOTE)

SEI is leading global provider of asset management and investment technology solutions. The company’s innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. At SEI, we value our employees and believe in driving growth through change. Part of building brave futures is making a concerted effort to develop and challenge our employees to achieve their goals through internal job mobility. The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new teammates for our Alternatives Financial Reporting team. Our primary goal is to provide exceptional administration services to our clients while interacting with fund accounting teams, clients, auditors, third party vendors, and other SEI teams. As an alternatives financial reporting specialist, you will participate in the preparation of financial statements for various clients in accordance with regulatory and /or client deliverables calendars. What you will do: • In the alternatives financial reporting specialist function, you will be responsible for the execution of applicable quality controls and preparation of the annual, quarterly and other financial statements, as required, for our clients. In addition, you will support the internal and external review for these financial statements and the corresponding supporting work papers. • You will assist in managing communications with fund accounting teams, internal technology teams, vendors, clients and, as necessary, external auditors in order to (i) support the orderly completion and approval of financial statements and (ii) resolve financial reporting, systems and other relevant issues. • 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: • BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or 4+ equivalent work experience. • 2 years of experience in mutual fund or alternative investment funds industry preferred. • Experience with financial statement preparation preferred. • Strong accounting skills are preferred. • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. • The self-motivation and drive to handle multiple client deliverables without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or quality. • Willingness to execute upon process changes • Strong written and verbal communication skills as you will primarily communicate with your clients and other contacts through email and/or phone calls. • Excellent organization skills • Strong customer service skills as you will be communicating daily with internal and external clients. • Ability and willingness to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. As the needs of our clients change, we need to be flexible to change with them. What we would like from you: • 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. • Positivity and collegial “can do” type 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. Please see our website for more information. Compensation: • The base salary for this position is $67,000/yr - $72,000/yr Work Location: Remote 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, 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 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. 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, please ensure you have reviewed and adhere to our AI use guidelines. Apply tot his job