The Carlyle Group
Senior Accountant, Partnership Accounting Reporting
The Carlyle Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Senior Accountant, Partnership Accounting Reporting
The Senior Accountant takes primary responsibility for the reporting of his or her assigned funds. Responsibilities
Manage/communicate purchase/sale pipeline across impacted teams within Carlyle Facilitate/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 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 / distributions, investor allocations, and other fund matters Assist with investment-related disclosures in annual fund audits Facilitate/manage debt covenant compliance, acting as primary point of contact with relevant banks Prepare and review quarterly investor reports and other reporting materials Provide guidance on fund agreement/limited partner agreement terms for bug fixes, new enhancements, and new use cases within enterprise portal platforms Participate in departmental and cross-departmental projects, with focus on operational efficiency, process improvement and system development Requirements
Education & Certificates 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 Advanced skills in MS Excel Knowledge of other Microsoft Office products and ability to learn internal accounting software package (Investran) Partnership and/or 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 Compensation & Benefits
The compensation range is based in Washington, DC and reflects factors including skill sets, experience, licenses/certifications, and other relevant factors. Anticipated base salary range:
$110,000 to $115,000 . In addition to base salary, the benefits package may include retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs. Eligible employees may participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, dependent on performance. Company Profile
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $465 billion of assets under management and more than 2,300 professionals operating in 27 offices. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We invest across three segments—Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest—and in multiple industries including aerospace, defense, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing Industries: Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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The Senior Accountant takes primary responsibility for the reporting of his or her assigned funds. Responsibilities
Manage/communicate purchase/sale pipeline across impacted teams within Carlyle Facilitate/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 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 / distributions, investor allocations, and other fund matters Assist with investment-related disclosures in annual fund audits Facilitate/manage debt covenant compliance, acting as primary point of contact with relevant banks Prepare and review quarterly investor reports and other reporting materials Provide guidance on fund agreement/limited partner agreement terms for bug fixes, new enhancements, and new use cases within enterprise portal platforms Participate in departmental and cross-departmental projects, with focus on operational efficiency, process improvement and system development Requirements
Education & Certificates 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 Advanced skills in MS Excel Knowledge of other Microsoft Office products and ability to learn internal accounting software package (Investran) Partnership and/or 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 Compensation & Benefits
The compensation range is based in Washington, DC and reflects factors including skill sets, experience, licenses/certifications, and other relevant factors. Anticipated base salary range:
$110,000 to $115,000 . In addition to base salary, the benefits package may include retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs. Eligible employees may participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, dependent on performance. Company Profile
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $465 billion of assets under management and more than 2,300 professionals operating in 27 offices. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We invest across three segments—Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest—and in multiple industries including aerospace, defense, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing Industries: Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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