Manager, Private Equity Fund Accounting

SEI

Manager overseeing Private Equity Fund Accounting operations at SEI, ensuring compliance and quality service. Leading a team in client inquiries, fund coordination, and financial documentation.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As the main contact for clients, demonstrate expertise in offshore and domestic fund accounting and administration for alternative funds
Lead the delegation of funds, coordinate/onboard new fund set ups
Serve as a liaison between clients and internal teams, providing accurate and thorough accounting packages
Involved in the coordination and support of various year-end audit engagements in accordance with GAAP accounting standards
Perform due-diligence to ensure clients are in compliance with government laws and regulations
Implement Anti-Money Laundering policies and procedures when reviewing all fund transactions
Responsible for ensuring your team follows department’s rules to stop illegal actions
Generate and reconcile all accounting reporting, such as month-end valuation reports
Review and approve month-end valuations prior to distribution to clients
Authorize wire payments from fund’s escrow accounts
Correspond with customers regarding day-to-day inquiries
Connect with investment managers, transfer agents, and sales and service teams to resolve open issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience with Private Equity Fund Accounting / Fund Administration
Minimum of 2 years’ supervisor or manager level experience
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

fund accountingfund administrationGAAPAnti-Money Launderingdue diligenceaccounting reportingmonth-end valuationwire paymentsMicrosoft ExcelPrivate Equity

Soft Skills

client liaisonteam leadershipcommunicationcoordinationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillscustomer servicesupervisory skillsinterpersonal skills