Manager, Partnership Accounting
The Carlyle Group
Position Summary
- Communicating the timing and details of capital calls/distributions.
- Determining the treatment of transactions under US GAAP and coordinating relevant disclosures.
- Preparing / reviewing portfolio analysis used in making carried interest decisions and working with other teams to ensure the timely recording of carried interest transactions.
- Reviewing financial statements and other investor reporting to ensure proper reflection and allocation of activity.
- Coordinate local jurisdiction books and records activity and review with third party administrators, if applicable, as well as support fund compliance with CIMA and Luxembourg AIF requirements
Responsibilities
- Review all annual and quarterly financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, compliance requirements and other key reports.
- Act as lead on investment transaction testing with external and internal auditors and relevant disclosures in the annual audit of the fund’s financial statements.
- Ensure compliance of business activities (calls, distributions, carry calculations, etc.) with partnership agreements and regulatory authorities.
- Ensure accurate accounting and allocation of fund activity and activities that impact firm books.
- Determine the applicable treatment of distribution proceeds received by the Fund and review the distribution waterfall calculations. Additionally, preparing projected waterfall / carry amounts for the equity group in determining carry projections or clawback analysis.
- Prepare analysis and provide performance metrics, as requested.
- Monitor legal compliance with various fund agreements and arrangements.
- Manage, monitor and report on debt facilities, ensuring funds are in compliance with debt obligations.
- Manage and monitor fund working capital.
- Respond promptly to investor requests.
- Set goals and provide performance feedback on a regular basis.
- Seek efficiencies in business processes with third party administrators, if applicable.
- Participate in initiatives that help the department and firm meet strategy and goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree, required
- Accounting or Finance major, or relevant experience in financial services and/or fund administration combined with a major in another field, required
- CPA strongly preferred
- Minimum 5 years of relevant public accounting or private accounting experience, required.
- Excellent project management, planning and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to build successful relationships and to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to manage and develop employees
- Ability to manage others and lead tasks independently
- Strong interpersonal and team building skills
- Detail oriented
- Excellent communication skills - both written and oral
- Ability to think critically and analyze financial data
- Review experience with, and working knowledge of, U.S. GAAP financial reporting related to partnership accounting a must
- Experience with the alternative investment industry and its reporting compliance with AIFMD and CIMA
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel functionality and formulas
- Proficient knowledge and demonstrated use of data cubes using Microsoft Excel and on-line analytical processing (OLAP)
- Experience with accounting software applications, such as Investran, OneStream and Workiva a plus
- Ability to adapt using multiple software applications and compile reporting using data from multiple applications
- Ability to analyze and apply critical thinking
Company Information
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $477 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 678 investment vehicles as of December 31, 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 2,500 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.