Vice President, Global Credit Finance - ABF

The Carlyle Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Annual discretionary incentive program

Job summary

A leading global investment firm is seeking a Vice President, Global Credit Finance - ABF to oversee finance, accounting, and operations of asset backed finance funds. The successful candidate will manage investor reporting, deal execution, and tax structuring, all while leading a finance team aligned with strategic business objectives. A minimum of 12 years' experience in private credit or accounting is required, along with strong skills in strategic thinking and leadership. This role offers a competitive salary of $180,000 - $200,000 and an extensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in private credit or public accounting.
• Supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with fund accounting and compliance for private credit funds is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund finance, accounting, and operations for asset backed finance funds.
• Manage investor reporting and deal execution efforts.
• Direct fund capital activities including capital call calculations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Leadership

Operationalization of products

High-pressure decision making

Education

Concentration in Accounting and/or Finance

Job description

Vice President, Global Credit Finance - ABF

Join to apply for the Vice President, Global Credit Finance - ABF role at The Carlyle Group

Base pay range

$180,000 /yr - $200,000 /yr

Position Summary

This role will oversee the finance, accounting and operations of the asset backed finance funds. ABF products exist in SMA, commingled fund and open ended fund format. In addition, this individual will manage and support a broad range of efforts including investor and firm reporting, deal execution and tax structuring, new product launches, system implementations and other firm initiatives.

This leadership role will involve strategic oversight of the finance team and partnership with business leads to ensure alignment with broader firm objectives and in near term prioritize the launch of our new open ended ABF product.

Primary Responsibilities

Fund Management / Operations

• 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 the formation process for all new entities and prepare documentation needed for internal Legal Entity approval, coordinate establishment of tax documentation (W8, W9) for all entities
• Coordinate with Investor Relations on the closing of newly admitted LPs and assist in diligence requests
• Monitor legal compliance with various fund agreements and side letter arrangements
• Direct fund capital activity including capital call calculations, distribution calculations and the carry waterfall analysis, management fee and other allocations or reallocations prepared by the TPA
• Oversee the borrowing/repayments request and compliance reporting across multiple credit facilities
• Review of funds, portfolio, and investor level performance metrics
• Review of revenue projection models and budgeting and re-forecasting files
• Coordinate with Investor relation and the Business on new product launches
• Broadly support the team in building more efficient processes across functions and sufficiently documenting said procedures and policies.

Fund Accounting / Financial Reporting / Investor Reporting

• Review quarterly fund closes based on data received from the TPA, which includes review of related support for all balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Review of accrued and realized carry calculations from the TPA
• Review of capital allocations and capital statements prepared by TPA
• Review of financial statements and related footnotes
• Coordinate interim and year-end audit requests and address questions from external auditors including coordination for SOX and SOC1 testing
• Coordinate preparation of quarterly investor updates
• Interact with investors on a periodic basis and respond to ad hoc request

Management Company Reporting

• Coordinate corporate deliverables and disclosures for firm's public company reporting
• Review monthly management fee, expense accruals, and quarterly budget analysis as it relates to respective funds
• Manage the monthly working capital review and quarterly billing of expense reimbursements and management fees with Corporate Accounting

Tax Reporting

• Coordinate with in-house and external tax teams on annual review of tax workbooks detailing book to tax difference to tax returns, tax returns, partner K-1s, and, state and local tax allocations.

Requirements

Education & Certificates

• Concentration in Accounting and/or Finance, strongly preferred

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 12+ years' relevant overall experience, required
• Experience either in private credit or equity or public accounting with supervisory experience, strongly preferred
• Experience managing open-ended evergreen structures, including subscriptions/redemptions, managing periodic liquidity events, and implementing regulatory and investor reporting best practices for funds with dynamic capital bases strongly preferred
• Familiarity with accounting, valuation and compliance frameworks applicable to open-ended, private credit funds in the context of non-traditional credit assets a plus
• Strategic thinking with a proactive approach to business challenges
• Strong analytic skills with detail-oriented mindset, with proven track record of operationalizing products
• Ability to navigate high-pressure situations and make decisions swiftly
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a diverse team. Proven track record of effectively managing talent, setting clear goals and driving team performance to achieve strategic objective
• Experience in alternatives, familiar with fund accounting/GP/LP structures and/or SMAs, credit background a plus
• Experienced in systems implementation/conversion a plus, with examples of supporting scalable fund growth and evolving investor requirements

The compensation range for this role is specific to New York, NY 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 $180,000 to $200,000.

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.

Company Profile

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $474 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 660 investment vehicles as of September 30, 2025. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,400 professionals operating in 27 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its 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 expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.

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." We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued. By bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches, we enjoy a competitive advantage and create a stronger foundation for long-term success.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance and General Business

Industries: Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Carlyle Group by 2x

Get notified about new Vice President of Credit jobs in New York, NY.