James Blair

James Blair is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in financial reporting and management. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Financial Reporting at SEI since September 2019, James previously held a similar role at BNY Mellon from January 2014 to September 2019, overseeing financial reporting for a diverse portfolio of funds. James's expertise includes training offshore teams, coordinating regulatory filings, and improving client service. Prior experience includes positions as Accounting Manager at State Street, focusing on public accounting control functions, and Vice President at BlackRock, responsible for performance monitoring and financial analysis for mutual funds. James's early career included roles at Merrill Lynch, managing fund accounting and treasury functions. James holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Scranton.