Vice President, Global Credit Finance - Private Credit

CFA Institute; New York (NY); On-site; USD 195,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President for Global Credit Finance. This pivotal role involves overseeing fund management and operations, ensuring compliance, and managing financial reporting. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience in finance and accounting to support fund activities and lead a team of junior professionals. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and communication, this position offers the opportunity to drive strategic initiatives within a dynamic financial environment. Join a company that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation, where your contributions will significantly impact the success of the organization.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Family planning benefits

Wellness programs

Annual discretionary incentive program

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in finance or accounting required.
• Strong knowledge of fund accounting and credit industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fund management and operations with various teams.
• Review financial statements and assist with audits and investor reporting.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA

Concentration in Accounting and/or Finance

Tools

U.S. GAAP

Job description

Vice President, Global Credit Finance - Private Credit

Employer: Carlyle
Location: New York, USA
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: Apr 23, 2025

Job Function: Accounting/Audit/Tax
Industry Sector: Finance - General
Employment Type: Full Time
Education: Bachelors

Position Summary
Global Credit Finance teams serve as strategic business partners operating as the CFO function for the funds they support. Global Credit Finance serves as the connective tissue across deal teams, centralized activities and the broader Carlyle organization.
Carlyle Credit Opportunities Fund Control team is seeking an experienced individual responsible for supporting all aspects of fund management including finance, operations, tax, fund accounting, and financial reporting. This position requires strong accounting and finance experience, working knowledge of the credit industry and valuation techniques for both liquid and illiquid credit products, sound organizational and analytical skills as well as the ability to build rapport with Carlyle investors, TPA and the various constituents throughout the firm. This position requires the individual to take full ownership of assigned responsibilities and manage the development of junior team members.

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 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
• Manage diligence and closing of newly admitted LPs and assist in diligence meetings and 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
• Manage review of valuation models prepared by deal team and preparation of materials and certifications for quarterly Valuation Sub-Committee Meeting
• Preparation of fund and portfolio performance metrics
• Preparation of revenue projection models and budgeting and re-forecasting files

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
• 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 and expense accruals and quarterly budget analysis as it relates to respective fund
• Manage the monthly working capital review and quarterly billing of expense reimbursements and management fees with Corporate Accounting

Tax Reporting

• Annual review of tax workbooks detailing book to tax difference to tax returns, tax returns and partner K-1s
• Monitor entities for tax compliance
• Oversight of external tax middle office team

Qualifications

Education & Certificates

• Bachelor's degree, required
• Concentration in Accounting and/or Finance, preferred
• CPA required

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 12+ years' relevant experience, required
• Experience either in private credit or public accounting, strongly preferred
• 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 private equity and/or credit industry
• Knowledge of Asset Backed Finance is a plus

Competencies & Attributes

• 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 interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits/Compensation

The compensation range for this role is specific to New York 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 $195,000 - $215,000.
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.

Company Information

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $441 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 636 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2024. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,300 professionals operating in 29 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 Investment Solutions - 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.