Manager, Global Credit Finance - CCOF

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $475 billion of assets under management across 678 investment vehicles. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle operates in 28 offices worldwide with over 2,500 professionals. The firm connects people, ideas, and capital to fuel growth for companies and performance for investors, including pension funds, wealthy individuals, sovereign wealth funds, and corporations. Carlyle invests across Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Carlyle AlpInvest, emphasizing diverse perspectives and inclusion through Employee Resource Groups.

About the role

Carlyle's Global Credit business is seeking a Manager to join the Credit Opportunities Fund Management team. This role involves assisting in all aspects of accounting, reporting, and monitoring, requiring strong accounting and finance experience, industry knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with investment professionals, investor relations, valuation, and operations teams.

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

Responsibilities

• Accounting and Reporting
  • Oversee and review quarterly closes based on data from the Third-Party Administrator (TPA), including balance sheet and income statement accounts.
  • Review cash and position reconciliations from the Operations team.
  • Perform detailed review of accrued carry calculations, capital allocations, and capital statements prepared by the TPA.
  • Review financial statements and coordinate interim and year-end audit requests.
  • Prepare quarterly holdings, performance metrics, and side letter reporting for SMA vehicles.
• Transactions and Fund Activities
  • Review capital call calculations, distribution calculations, waterfall analysis, management fees, and other allocations prepared by the TPA.
  • Maintain and report liquidity management analysis to stakeholders.
  • Manage liability reporting for entity borrowings.
• Fund Management
  • Collaborate with the Business to negotiate and structure products for strategic investors.
  • Partner with Legal teams to negotiate fees, LP side letters, and contractual topics.
  • Assist in structuring, executing, and monitoring investment transactions.
  • Review performance metrics compiled by the TPA.
  • Communicate with TPA, Business, Investor Relations, and Legal to resolve issues.
  • Monitor legal compliance with fund agreements and arrangements.
  • Respond to investor queries as applicable.

Requirements

• Education & Certificates
  • Bachelor’s degree (required).
  • Concentration in Accounting and/or Finance (preferred).
  • CPA (preferred).
• Professional Experience
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in private credit or public accounting with supervisory experience.
  • Experience in alternatives, familiar with fund accounting/GP/LP structures and/or SMAs.
• Competencies & Attributes
  • Highly motivated; self-starter.
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to manage and develop junior team members.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this role in New York is $135,000 to $155,000. The hired professional may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive program based on individual and organizational performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance, and disability.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family planning benefits.
• Various wellness programs.