Financial Reporting Senior Manager

Financial Reporting Senior Manager role at SEI Investments. This position oversees the delivery of accurate and timely financial statements, coordinates client audits, and ensures GAAP compliance across the investment funds managed by SEI EMEA. The role drives the design, evolution and enhancement of the Financial Reporting operating model and fosters a risk‑mitigating control environment. It is a senior, client‑facing role acting as the voice of SEI's Financial Reporting function with clients and their auditors.

• Lead a function, regionally across EMEA that is accountable for the tasks below:
• SME: Act as lead subject matter expert in financial statement production, supporting the financial reporting teams to ensure client financial statements comply with IFRS, US GAAP, Lux GAAP and all relevant accounting standards; manage annual training for GAAP updates.
• Client Financial Statement Production & Audits
  • Preparation of annual, quarterly and other fund financial statements.
  • Deliver high quality service to clients through accurate, timely completion of all tasks.
  • Liaise with external auditors and manage audit queries.
  • Execute financial reporting process controls, conduct internal reviews and manage external reviews.
  • Quality control for financial statements; review and approve workbooks for new entity set up, including the first set of financial statements.
  • Plan and manage work allocation to ensure client deliverables are met.
  • Ensure departmental procedures are maintained.
• Client Relationships: Develop and manage client relationships, aligning with the client service excellence culture.
• Sales Pitches: Provide financial statement technical expertise to support the sales process.
• Continuous Process Improvement and Efficiency: Review operating model and deploy improvements.
• Regulatory Reporting: Adhere to Irish financial regulatory filings (e.g., MMIF, Monthly NAV Returns, SPV returns).
• People Management
  • Conduct performance appraisals and regular one‑on‑ones; provide career pathing and training.
  • Ensure succession planning and development of high‑potential personnel.
  • Champion HR policies and ensure their application.
  • Fulfill duties under the Company's Safety Statement to ensure Health, Safety and Well‑Being for all employees under your responsibility.

• 15+ years' experience within a financial reporting team within funds or audit of fund clients in an audit firm.
• Experience in a strategic or change management role.
• ACA qualified.
• In‑depth knowledge of the Funds industry.
• In‑Depth knowledge of the Microsoft suite.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Strategic thinker with leadership experience.
• Ability to implement and evaluate strategies for improving operational excellence.
• Demonstrable relationship building skills internally and externally across all levels.
• Team player; solutions‑focused with strong attention to detail.

• Proven track record as a change agent / change manager.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritise work and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Initiative and ownership of responsibilities.

• Healthcare for you, your spouse, and dependents up to 18 years.
• Pension Scheme, Tax Saver Travel Benefits, Bike to Work Scheme, On‑site Gym with Fitness Classes and 1:1 PT Sessions.
• Education Assistance, Competitive Family & Annual Leave Entitlements, 2 Paid Volunteer Days per year.
• Life Assurance and Annual Employee Share Participation Scheme.
• Hybrid working model and flexible hours.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and are invested in your success; we are focused on work‑life balance and provide benefits including private medical care, educational assistance and more.