Company Profile
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $435 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 606 investment vehicles as of June 30, 2024. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,200 professionals operating in 29 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 Investment Solutions - 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 value diversity as a key driver of 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." Our aim is to cultivate a community where insights are continually exchanged and different perspectives are embraced. We recognize that diverse teams perform better and we are dedicated to leveraging diversity as a competitive advantage at Carlyle.
Position Summary
The Partnership Accounting - Operations team is responsible for the accounting operations of the funds within Carlyle's various segments. The Two-Year Staff Accountant would generally be responsible for processing accounting transactions, answering investor inquiries, and supporting various department initiatives. This position will complete a two-year term on the Partnership Accounting team. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of accounting concepts, is detail-oriented, and demonstrates strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, as well as, excellent organizational and communication skills.
Primary Responsibilities
Fund Operations
- Assist with sending capital call and distribution notices to Investors
- Prepare partnership expense analysis and journal entries
- Record capital calls and distributions in Carlyle systems
- Prepare cash on hand analysis
- Prepare fund-level trial balances on a monthly basis
- Perform reconciliations of accounts presented in the fund-level financial statements
- Prepare reports as needed from Carlyle information systems
- Monitor and reconcile cash accounts for capital calls and distributions
- Assist in completing investment fundings and distributions to investors
Investor Correspondence
- Answer investors' questions regarding quarterly reports, transaction notices and statements
- Provide information on the various funds as requested
Work closely with other Carlyle departments
- Work with Operations and Treasury teams to verify records or coordinate transactions
- Compile and assist to analyze fund, investor, or portfolio company information as requested by various Carlyle teams
Requirements
Education & Certificates
- Bachelor's Degree with GPA of 3.0 or above required.
- Accounting Major, or equivalent accounting work experience in addition to Bachelor's Degree in another field, required.
- CPA Candidate preferred.
Professional Experience
- Strong educational background in accounting, knowledge of GAAP, knowledge of private equity industry, functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Competencies & Attributes
- Strong team player with a positive attitude, detail-oriented and organized
- Able to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines
- Solid computer and financial systems skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Capable of working independently and in groups
- Proficiency in accounting and other Carlyle systems (training available)
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 $75,000 - $80,000.
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.