Manager, Global Credit Finance
The Carlyle Group
Position Summary
Responsibilities
- Review quarterly fund closes, NAVs, capital statements, and financial reports prepared by TPAs
- Oversee capital activity, including calls, distributions, allocations, and waterfall calculations
- Validate management fee, incentive/carry, and other fund-level calculations
- Coordinate interim and annual financial statement audits and related SOX/internal controls documentation
- Review tax documentation including K-1s, tax returns, and book-to-tax differences
- Partner with investment and operations teams to execute and monitor investment transactions
- Track and manage fund-level cash needs, credit facilities, and liquidity across entities
- Review expense budgets, invoice coding, and management company reporting
- Analyze fund performance metrics and prepare reports for internal and investor use
- Support entity structuring and legal/tax setup for new deals or funds
- Coordinate responses to ad hoc investor requests, performance inquiries, and diligence questionnaires
- Contribute to the preparation of quarterly investor reports, update letters, and board materials
- Support fundraising and onboarding of new LPs, including side letter and fund closing processes
- Participate in the preparation and review of valuation materials, including coordination with valuation committees or external valuation providers
- Assist with Economic Net Income (ENI) modeling and internal performance tracking
- Collaborate with product control, tax, and legal teams to ensure alignment across fund structures and reporting
- Supervise and mentor junior team members and consultants supporting recurring deliverables
- Identify and implement process enhancements and system improvements to drive operational efficiency
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, required
- Concentration in Accounting or Finance, preferred
- CPA and/or CFA Preferred
- 5–7 years of relevant experience in fund accounting, public accounting, or private credit/alternatives
- Knowledge of US GAAP, fund structures (closed-end funds, SMAs, carry vehicles), and credit products
- Experience with third-party administrators and investment fund audits preferred
- Highly motivated and detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills and team leadership experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with systems such as Geneva or Power BI is a plus
Company Information
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $474 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 660 investment vehicles as of September 30, 2025. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,400 professionals operating in 27 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.
At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued. By bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches, we enjoy a competitive advantage and create a stronger foundation for long-term success.