Senior Accountant, Fund Accounting Reporting & Analysis

Company Profile

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.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant takes primary responsibility for the reporting of his or her assigned funds.

In-Office Requirements: 4 days per week in-office

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and communicate purchase and sale pipeline across impacted teams within Carlyle:
• Facilitate and monitor legal entity, bank account, deal set-up in relevant systems
• Prepare investment deal documentation packages, facilitate transaction testing with external auditors
• Analyze transactions for appropriate treatment under US GAAP and the provisions of the fund agreements
• Prepare fund and investor performance analysis for management reporting and decision-making
• Liaise with Fund Operations and Fund Management (and third-party administrators, if applicable) regarding deal fundings, capital calls and distributions, investor allocations, and other fund matters
• Assist with investment-related disclosures in annual fund audits
• Facilitate and manage debt compliance, acting as primary point of contact with relevant banks
• Prepare and review quarterly investor reporting and other reporting materials
• Respond to investor requests
• Interpret and provide guidance on terms of fund agreements
• Participate in departmental and cross-departmental projects, with focus on operational efficiency, process improvement and system development

Requirements

Education & Certificates

• Bachelor's degree, required
• Accounting or Finance Major, or equivalent accounting work experience in addition to Bachelor's Degree in another field, required
• CPA, preferred

Professional Experience

• Minimum 2-4 years prior experience in accounting (public or private) or finance, required
• Demonstrated accounting knowledge with the capability and desire to learn the accounting and financial principles related to private equity, and the ability to apply those principles to the tasks at hand

Competencies & Attributes

• Advanced skills in MS Excel
• Knowledge of other Microsoft Office products and ability to learn internal accounting software package (Investran)
• Fund and tax experience, preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent Communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to apply abstract financial and accounting theory to real world investment scenarios
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail a must

Benefits/Compensation

The compensation range for this role is specific to Washington, 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 to $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 Carlyle.