Manager, Accounting Policy
Role Overview
When people, ideas, and capital come together, opportunity expands across private markets. At Carlyle, this belief has shaped how we invest for decades, fueling growth for companies and delivering performance for investors.
Visit our website to learn more about our firm and the ways our platform is shaping private markets.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Requirements
- Education & Certificates
- Bachelors in Accounting or Finance, required
- Concentration in accounting, finance or related field, preferred
- CPA designation, preferred
- Professional Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in public accounting or technical accounting policy, required.
- In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, with demonstrated proficiency in technical accounting research, analysis, and documentation.
- Experience applying US GAAP to alternative asset management fund legal structures and economics, such as investment accounting, fund-level financial reporting (ASC 946), consolidation (ASC 810), revenue recognition (ASC 606), and fair value measurement (ASC 820).
- Experience with internal control compliance (SOX 404), preferred but not required.
- Competencies & Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to apply technical accounting guidance to complex and novel transactions.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including drafting high-quality technical memos and presenting complex technical accounting issues to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership in a practical, business-focused manner.
- Collaborative and solutions-oriented, with the ability to build trust and influence across functions.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
- Benefits/Compensation
- The compensation range for this role is specific to Washington D.C. 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 $130,000 to $150,000.
- 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.
Who We Are
When people, ideas, and capital come together, opportunity expands across private markets. At Carlyle, this belief has shaped how we invest for decades, fueling growth for companies and delivering performance for investors.
Visit our website to learn more about our firm and the ways our platform is shaping private markets.
Preferred Qualifications
- Concentration in accounting, finance or related field, preferred
- CPA designation, preferred
- Experience with internal control compliance (SOX 404), preferred but not required.
- The compensation range for this role is specific to Washington D.C. 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.
About The Carlyle Group
Public investment firm serving institutional investors, financial advisors, and portfolio companies through private equity, credit, and AlpInvest.
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