Global Credit Fund Controller | Senior Finance & Compliance

The Carlyle Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Annual discretionary incentive

Job summary

The Carlyle Group is seeking an experienced professional to support all aspects of fund management, including finance, operations, tax, fund accounting and financial reporting for the Liquid Credit business’ closed-end carry funds in New York. The role partners with the Liquid Credit products team to execute CLO and revolving loan programs, taking ownership of assigned responsibilities and guiding junior members.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in private credit or public accounting, strong U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years' experience either in private credit or public accounting.
• Experience in alternatives, familiar with fund accounting/GP/LP structures.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP with an emphasis on accounting for closed-end carry funds.
• Knowledge of credit and/or private equity industry.
• Knowledge of Structured Finance investments is a plus.
• Highly motivated; Self-starter.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and balance multiple priorities.
• An innovative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to own and see projects to completion.
• Strong ability to manage and develop junior team members.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with investment team, legal/tax counsel, and middle office operations team to plan and execute fund and deal closings, including legal entity structuring.
• Assist with formation process for all new entities and prepare documentation needed for internal Legal Entity approval and coordinating establishment of tax documentation (W8, W9).
• Manage onboarding and closing of newly admitted LPs and assist in diligence meetings and requests.
• Oversee cash management at the fund level, including directing borrowing/repayments requests and compliance reporting across multiple credit facilities.
• Monitor legal compliance with various fund agreements, investment guidelines and side letter arrangements.
• Direct fund capital activity including call/distribution calculations, the carry waterfall analysis and management fees; review investor allocations prepared by the TPA.
• Manage review of valuation models prepared by deal team and preparation of materials and certifications for quarterly Valuation Sub‑Committee meetings.
• Preparation of fund and portfolio performance metrics.
• Preparation of revenue projection models, budgeting and re‑forecasting files.
• Assist in strategic initiatives related to technology and process enhancements.

Skills

Accounting & Finance expertise

CPA

Strong communication

Team leadership

Attention to deadlines

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA preferred

Job description

The Carlyle Group is seeking an experienced professional to support all aspects of fund management, including finance, operations, tax, fund accounting and financial reporting for the Liquid Credit business’ closed-end carry funds in New York. The role partners with the Liquid Credit products team to execute CLO and revolving loan programs, taking ownership of assigned responsibilities and guiding junior members.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in private credit or public accounting, strong U.S.