Financial Reporting Specialist, SEI
$67-85k
+ A discounted stock purchase plan and investment options
Technology and investment solutions
Open for applications
Technology and investment solutions
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$67-85k
+ A discounted stock purchase plan and investment options
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build brave futures through the power of connection, working with clients and communities to solve the problems that matter.
Role
Who you are
- BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in mutual fund or alternative investment funds industry
- Experience with financial statement preparation preferred
- Strong accounting and financial reporting skills are preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- The self-motivation and drive to handle multiple client deliverables without sacrificing excellence or quality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills as you will primarily communicate with your clients and other contacts through email and/or phone calls
- Strong customer service skills as you will be communicating daily with internal and external clients
- 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
- Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. As the needs of our clients change, we need to be flexible to change with them
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- As a financial reporting specialist, you will participate in the preparation of financial statements for various clients in accordance with the regulatory and /or client deliverables calendar
- In the financial reporting function, you will be responsible for drafting of the annual, quarterly and other financial statements as applicable for clients. In addition, you will support the internal and external review for these documents. To do this, you will prepare and provide the necessary documentation to clients and, where applicable, assist in filings with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) in accordance to the regulatory deadlines
- You will assist in managing communications with the fund accounting teams and as necessary, with external auditors, on financial reporting issues to proper resolutions
- You will provide administrative support to the team by scheduling and facilitating kick-off meetings for each client deliverable prior to financial reporting period end. Additionally, for mutual funds, you will be asked to contribute to the preparation of Board related materials and to support the completion of the designated sections of the annual prospectus update for various clients in accordance with the regulatory calendar
- You will communicate with appropriate internal teams or client teams to resolve open issues and questions, reaching out to internal technology support and vendor support when necessary to resolve any production issues or system support queries
- 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
Our take
SEI provides technology and investment solutions for the financial services industry by offering services like investment processing and operations management. The company oversees around $1.5T in assets, helping clients make smart financial decisions.
It also offers customized investment portfolios through managed accounts, allowing investors to tailor their strategies. Its technology helps clients optimize taxes and provides detailed reports on tax savings, making the service valuable for financial advisors and investors.
Recently the company added new features to its platform, enabling wealth managers to see a complete view of their clients' finances, as well as assets held elsewhere. These updates have driven growth in SEI's managed accounting, placing the company well for continued success.
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Company benefits
- Reach your goals with retirement and stock purchase plans: Plan for the future with our capital accumulation plan 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, and employee investment program
- Resources to help you further your professional development: Our Education Assistance Program helps our employees in learning and furthering their professional development
- Generous time off, help for families, and work-life assistance: Employees need balance to be their best, so we provide plenty of time away from the office. We also help families with an onsite Family Center (Oaks location) and life management assistance programs
- Competitive medical plans and rewarding wellness programs: We provide comprehensive and affordable health plan coverage, FSA, and disability and life insurance. Our employee program includes onsite fitness classes, financial and wellness workshops, and incentives for health behaviors
Company values
- Courage: We think and act like owners, embracing risk to drive growth for our clients and company
- Integrity: We do what we say and act with transparency (because it's the right thing to do)
- Collaboration: We work with each other, our clients, partners, and communities to solve problems that matter
- Inclusion: We nurture an environment of respect and belonging where people are empowered to be themselves
- Connection: We build lasting relationships through which we learn, grow, and succeed
- Fun: We have fun
Company HQ
Upper Providence Township, Oaks, PA
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Leadership
Ryan Hicke
(CEO)Ryan has worked at SEI since 1998, initially joining the company as an Account Executive. Since then, they have worked in several roles, including Managing Director of UK IFAs and Global Wealth Services, and Senior/Executive Vice President, before becoming the CEO in 2022.
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