Basic information
Job Name:
Senior Accountant, Partnership Accounting - CPEP
Location:
Washington, DC
Line of Business:
Finance
Job Function:
Investor Services
Date:
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Senior Accountant, Partnership Accounting - CPEP
The Carlyle Group
Accounting & Finance, Sales & Business Development
Washington, USA
USD 110k-115k / year
Posted on Apr 3, 2026
Position Summary
The position supports the day-to-day operations and reporting of perpetual capital fund, including related SEC reporting requirements under the ’34 Act, as well as any other assigned funds.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, liaising with third party administrators, transfer agents, custodians and depositaries, if applicable, tracking of fund activity, including upcoming purchase and sale transactions, and coordinating the operations and reporting of such activity, including the reporting obligations with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). This includes:
- Communicating the timing and details of transactions
- Preparing analysis of accounting treatment of transactions under U.S. GAAP and drafting relevant disclosures.
- Preparing / reviewing documentation that supports internal processes, audit or other requirements.
- Preparing / reviewing Annual and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other relevant regulatory reporting and filing these reports with the SEC according to the required regulatory timelines.
Liaises with key stakeholders, including Fund Management, Investor Relations, Corporate Accounting, External Auditors, and Internal Audit. The Senior Accountant develops knowledge of systems and processes and contributes to improvements.
This position supports the implementation of Investor Services-wide goals and initiatives, including system implementations and business process re-engineering efforts.
Responsibilities
Support the SEC reporting required for a perpetual capital fund pursuant to the ’34 Act, and any other internal or external reporting needs, including:
- Prepare / review materials in collaboration with third party administrators to support monthly NAV used to price share transactions for perpetual capital fund, including calculation of NAV, management fees, and incentive fees, as well as the related Current Report on Form 8-K.
- Preparing / reviewing Annual and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other relevant regulatory reporting and filing these reports with the SEC according to the required regulatory timelines, including the preparation/review of disclosures
- Facilitate cash movement through legal entity structures for deal activity and other fund activities in coordination with Fund Management and Corporate Accounting.
- Support investment transaction testing with external and internal auditors and relevant disclosures in the annual audit of the fund’s financial statements.
- Work with Internal Audit to document policies and procedures for internal controls.
- Prepare analysis and provide performance metrics, as requested.
- Assist in monitoring legal compliance with various fund agreements and arrangements, including credit facilities as applicable.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, develop and implement solutions.
- Participate in initiatives that help the department and firm meet strategy and goals.
Qualifications
Education & Certificates
- 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
Professional Experience
- Minimum 2-4 years of relevant public accounting or private accounting experience, required. Experience with SEC reporting, a plus.
- Review experience with, and working knowledge of, U.S. GAAP financial reporting required
Competencies & Attributes
- Demonstrated accounting knowledge with the capability and desire to learn accounting and financial principles related to private equity, and the ability to apply those principles to the tasks at hand
- Excellent project management, planning and organizational skills – motivated, and not distracted, by competing priorities
- Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
- Energized by working on new products and uncharted territory – has an entrepreneurial spirit
- Ability to adapt using multiple software applications
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel functionality and formulas
- Experience with accounting software and other applications, such as Investran, Workiva, PowerBI, ChatGPT or similar report writing applications
Benefits/Compensation
The compensation range for this role is specific to DC and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications.
The anticipated base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $115,000.
In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs. Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by The Carlyle Group.
Company Information
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $477 billion of assets under management, 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’s purpose is to connect people, ideas, and capital to fuel growth for companies and performance for 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 deep expertise across industries, markets, and geographies.
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." Reflecting this view, emphasis is placed on development, retention and inclusion through our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We cultivate a culture where ideas are openly shared and challenged, connecting diverse expertise and perspectives to drive enduring value.