Senior Accountant

1P284 THE CARLYLE GROUP EMPLOYEE CO., LLC; Ohio; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carlyle Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting for our private equity management operations in the United States. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and efficient processes, working with senior leadership, investment professionals, and external providers.

Ideal candidates have a strong technical accounting background, 3–8+ years of experience in related sectors, and are comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance; CPA preferred.
• 3–8+ years progressive accounting experience in private equity, asset management, or financial services.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge; experience with audits and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Accounting: manage monthly/quarterly/annual close; prepare GAAP-compliant statements; maintain GL; review journals and reconciliations.
• Operational Accounting: oversee AP, expenses, cash management; monitor cash flow; support automation and controls.
• Tax & Compliance: assist with annual tax reporting; support audits; maintain regulatory documentation.
• Budgeting & Financial Planning: assist annual budget; monitor spend; support forecasting and cash planning.
• Aviation & Investment Support: coordinate accounting for aviation assets and investment-related allocations.
• Leadership: supervise accounting staff and foster professional development.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Internal controls

Leadership and team development

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Collaboration across departments

Professional judgment and integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

OneStream

Excel

Job description

Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing private equity management company specializing in aviation investments. This position will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations of the management company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and efficient accounting processes. The Senior Accountant will work closely with senior leadership, investment professionals, and external service providers to support the firm's financial operations. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical accounting background, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has experience working within private equity, investment management, financial services, or other complex corporate environments.

In-Office Requirement

4 days a week

Primary Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Accounting: Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for the management company. Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Maintain the general ledger and ensure the integrity of all accounting records. Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Analyze financial results and prepare variance analyses for senior management. Manage fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and intercompany transactions. Ensure proper accounting treatment for management fees, operating expenses, payroll allocations, and corporate overhead.
• Operational Accounting: Oversee accounts payable, expense reimbursements, and cash management activities. Monitor cash flow and assist with treasury functions. Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes through automation and operational efficiencies. Coordinate with outsourced accounting providers, banking partners, and external consultants as needed.
• Tax & Compliance: Assist with annual tax reporting and coordinate with external tax advisors. Support annual financial statement audits and other compliance engagements. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Maintain documentation supporting audits and regulatory examinations.
• Budgeting & Financial Planning: Assist with preparation of the annual operating budget. Monitor departmental spending against budget. Support forecasting and cash flow planning. Prepare ad hoc financial analyses for executive leadership.
• Aviation & Investment Support: Coordinate accounting related to aviation asset management activities as needed. Support expense allocations across investment vehicles and the management company. Collaborate with investment professionals on operational reporting and financial analyses.
• Leadership: Supervise and mentor accounting staff. Establish performance expectations and support professional development. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Requirements

• Education & Certificates: Bachelor’s degree, required Concentration in Accounting or Finance, preferred CPA, preferred
• Professional Experience: 3–8+ years of progressive accounting experience. Experience within private equity, asset management, investment management, family office, aviation, or financial services preferred. Familiarity with aviation leasing, aircraft ownership structures, or special purpose entities. Experience supporting audits and tax compliance. Knowledge of management fee accounting and partnership allocations. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting. Experience managing monthly close and financial reporting processes. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as PeopleSoft, OneStream, or similar platforms. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Competencies & Attributes

• Technical accounting expertise
• Financial reporting
• Process improvement
• Internal controls
• Leadership and team development
• Attention to detail
• Strategic thinking
• Collaboration across departments
• Professional judgment and integrity

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.

About Us

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $485 billion of assets under management, across 678 investment vehicles as of June 30, 2026.

Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,500 professionals operating in 28 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.

Carlyle’s purpose is to connect people, ideas, and capital to fuel growth for companies and performance for 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 Carlyle AlpInvest – and has deep expertise across industries, markets, and geographies.

At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives 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." Reflecting this view, emphasis is placed on development, retention and inclusion through our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We cultivate a culture where ideas are openly shared and challenged, connecting diverse expertise and perspectives to drive enduring value.