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Manager, Accounting Policy

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Position Summary

Carlyle AlpInvest is one of the largest private markets investors globally, with over $102 billion in AUM, more than 120 investment professionals, and offices across New York, London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo, operating three integrated platforms: Primary Fund Investments, Co-Investments, and Secondary & Portfolio Finance. The Manager will work under the direction of the Vice President of Accounting Policy to lead the technical accounting function supporting all three platforms, supporting the continued integration of AlpInvest’s accounting processes, controls, and reporting into Carlyle’s broader corporate accounting infrastructure. The Manager will also help facilitate the timely identification, evaluation, and resolution of complex Firm-level accounting matters arising from AlpInvest’s ongoing business operations and significant strategic transactions, with key areas of focus including consolidation under ASC 810 and revenue recognition under ASC 606.

The Manager will serve as the primary accounting policy liaison to the AlpInvest business, partnering with AlpInvest Fund Controllership, Fund Management, and Deal Teams to assess and harmonize fund-level accounting practices—covering fund structuring, waterfall and carry mechanics, capital call and distribution accounting, and fee/expense allocation—and collaborating across Global Corporate Accounting, Partnership Accounting, Legal and Entity Compliance, Tax, Internal Audit, and External Auditors to ensure AlpInvest’s systems and controls are fully integrated with Carlyle’s enterprise-wide processes. The role also supports the SEC reporting team on disclosure requirements and the Corporate Accounting team on accurate recording of transactions to the general ledger.

Primary Responsibilities

Technical Accounting Policy, Governance & Advisory (~80%)

  • Serve as the GAAP accounting liaison between the Accounting Policy function and the business, as well as across broader Carlyle functions and teams, including but not limited to: Global Corporate Accounting, Fund Accounting, Tax, Legal, Entity Compliance, Fund Management, Deal Teams, Treasury, and Internal Audit.
  • Standardize and maintain the business’s accounting policies, including performing gap assessments against existing practices, drafting updated policy papers, and rolling out revised guidance to Fund Accounting team; build scalable accounting policies and frameworks in advance of new products, strategies, and fund structures as the business continues to grow.
  • Conduct technical accounting research, prepare accounting analyses, draft accounting position memos, and collaborate with external auditors in addressing technical accounting matters that arise during and broader Carlyle business operations and strategic transactions.
  • Develop working knowledge of a range of fund legal structures—including master-feeder arrangements, parallel funds, alternative investment vehicles (AIVs), and multi-jurisdictional—to inform accounting policy positions and ensure structural considerations are appropriately reflected in technical analyses.
  • Advise on fund-level investment accounting policy, including recognition, measurement, and presentation of portfolio activity, realized and unrealized gains/losses, capital commitments, and transfers.
  • Advise on other technical accounting areas including: consolidation (ASC 810), sale-versus financing assessments (ASC 860), guarantee accounting (ASC 460/470), fair value measurement (ASC 820), equity method investments (ASC 323), revenue recognition (ASC 606), related parties, non-controlling interests, and non-GAAP / segment reporting.
  • Monitor, assess, and coordinate the adoption of new accounting and SEC pronouncements as well as industry trends in accounting and financial reporting, including the implementation of relevant internal controls.
  • Support fund-level financial reporting for vehicles, including presentation matters and assessing how -specific accounting positions and transactions flow through to Carlyle’s Firm-level financial reporting, including 10-K/10-Q disclosures and consolidated financial statement impacts.
  • Support internal control compliance (SOX 404) within the accounting policy function.

Innovation, Technology & Process Transformation (~20%)

  • Support continued integration of accounting operations into Carlyle’s enterprise business processes and systems, partnering with Technology teams and Fund Management.
  • Collaborate on the identification and implementation of scalable technology and other solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the accounting policy function and across Carlyle.

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.

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