Basic informationJob Name: AVP, Fund Accounting Reporting & Analysis
Location: Washington, DC
Line of Business: Finance
Job Function: Investor Services
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Position SummaryThe Fund Accounting Reporting & Analysis team is looking to hire an Associate Vice President, who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of, and acts as the primary point of contact for, Carlyle's open-ended US real estate fund, insurance related funds, managed accounts and any other funds that may be assigned.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: managing and establishing goals/strategic direction for a Senior Accountant and an external consultant, understanding the pipeline of fund activity, including upcoming purchase and sale transactions, and managing/coordinating the operations and reporting of such activity. This includes:
- 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
This position also manages the team relationship with key stakeholders, such as Fund Management, Corporate Accounting, External Auditors, and Internal Audit. The AVP is a technical expert on various subject matters such as Carlyle's fund accounting software (Investran), fund accounting and fund operations' operational policies and various fund accounting matters. The AVP helps set standards for use and leads the development of enhancements and improvements for related processes and systems.
Finally, this position supports the implementation of Investor Services-wide goals and initiatives, including systems implementations and business process re-engineering efforts.
In-Office Requirements: 4 days per week in-office
Responsibilities50% of time
- 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.
25% of time
Supervise the periodic limited partner reporting for assigned funds:
- 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.
25% of time
Various tasks and initiatives:
- 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.)
QualificationsEducation & 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
- MBA or Masters a plus
- CPA strongly preferred
Professional Experience- Minimum 8 years of overall relevant experience, required
- Mix of public accounting or private accounting experience, preferred.
Competencies & Attributes- 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
Benefits/CompensationThe 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 $140,000 to $160,000.
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.