William Lake
About William Lake
William Lake is a Fund Accounting Supervisor at SEI in Oaks, PA, overseeing mutual fund services and managing a team of analysts.
Current Role at SEI
William Lake currently holds the position of Fund Accounting Supervisor at SEI in Oaks, PA. In this role, he supervises a team of analysts to manage day-to-day operations for various mutual fund services. His responsibilities include the oversight of new fund/class launches, conversions, and liquidations, as well as approving the nightly release of numerous funds’ NAVs to the NASDAQ exchange. Additionally, he facilitates fund equity, bond, future, swap, option, and other derivative transactions.
Previous Experience at GRM Document Management
In 2012, William Lake worked as an Operations Analyst at GRM Document Management for two months in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Although his tenure was brief, he gained valuable experience in operations analysis during this period, which likely contributed to his skill set in his subsequent roles.
Educational Background from Penn State University
William Lake earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Penn State University, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. His academic background in accounting laid the foundation for his career in fund accounting and operations analysis. During his time at the university, he developed a strong understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.
Responsibilities in Fund Accounting
As a Fund Accounting Supervisor, William Lake has a variety of key responsibilities. He conducts daily cash and other asset reconciliations with various banks and brokerages to ensure accuracy in financial reporting. He also provides oversight on transactions involving fund equity, bonds, futures, swaps, options, and other derivatives. His role involves significant oversight and approval duties to ensure compliance and accuracy in the release of NAVs and the management of fund operations.