AVP, Fund Accounting Reporting & Analysis
Accounting & Finance
Washington, USA
USD 140k-160k / year
Position Summary
- Communicating the timing and details of capital calls and distributions (redemptions).
- Determining the treatment of transactions under US GAAP and coordinating relevant disclosures.
- Preparing and 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.
- Managing and coordinating deliverables needed for various regulatory compliance
- Preparing and reviewing revenue and expense analysis
Responsibilities
- Supervise various business operations for all relevant fund groups ensuring compliance with policies and procedures:
- Ensure compliance with business activities (calls, distributions, carry calculations) with fund agreements.
- Ensure accurate accounting and allocation of fund activity and activities that impact the parent company’s books.
- Determine the applicable treatment of distribution proceeds received by the fund and review the distribution waterfall calculations. Additionally, review projected carry amounts for the equity group in determining carry projections or clawback analysis.
- Monitor legal compliance with various fund agreements and arrangements.
- Review all annual and quarterly financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP and other key reports.
- Act as lead on investment transaction testing with external auditors and draft and review relevant disclosures in support of the annual audit of the fund financial statements.
- Set goals and provide performance feedback on a regular basis.
- Participate in initiatives that help the department and parent company meet strategy and goals.
- Manage the administration of the fund line of credit, ensuring compliance with loan agreement (draws, paydowns, quarterly compliance reporting, etc.)
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
- MBA or Masters a plus
- CPA strongly preferred
- Minimum 8 years of overall relevant experience, required
- Mix of public accounting or private accounting experience, preferred.
- Experience with reviewing GAAP financial reporting
- Working knowledge of GAAP and tax issues related to fund accounting
- Ability to manage projects and tasks
- Ability to manage and develop employees
- Excellent project management and planning skills
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills
- Willing to take the lead on tasks
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
- Excellent communication skills - both written and oral
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Company Information
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $475 billion of assets under management, across 678 investment vehicles as of March 31, 2026. 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 28 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.