Senior Accountant, Aviation Group

Company Profile:
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $425 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 595 investment vehicles as of March 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 2,200 professionals operating in 28 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 know that diverse teams perform better, so we seek to create a community where we continually exchange insights, embrace different perspectives and leverage diversity as a competitive advantage. That is why we are committed to growing and cultivating teams that include people with a variety of perspectives, people who provide unique lenses through which to view potential deals, support and run our business.

Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant will work with the Accounting Manager and the third-party administrators to manage quarterly fund and investor reporting for the various funds in the structure. This person also performs and oversees fund accounting functions and back-office operations including trade processing, debt management, income recognition, expense recognition, general ledger maintenance, calculation and reporting of net asset value ("NAV") and compiling and drafting supporting schedules for the financial statements. They are also responsible for adhering to and maintaining an effective system of internal control.

Primary Responsibilities:

• This position will also assist with other functions including but not limited to:
• Preparation of the weekly cash flow report
• Prepare cash reconciliations and activity
• Preparation and review of the expenses paid by third parties managing agents
• Prepare warehouse certificates
• Arrange wire transfers between different cash accounts (i.e. warehouse, collections, operating)
• Facilitate debt repayments (principal and interest) and borrowings
• Review and provide consignment reports to third party managing agents
• Prepare consignment invoices for sales during the period
• Facilitate capital call and distributions notices with third party administrators
• Prepare monthly, quarterly PCAP statements
• Prepare monthly derivative payments
• Prepare and amend sub line reporting
• Review AR summary report and provide to managing agents
• Prepare coding for accounts payable invoices including the allocation to the different platforms/vehicles
• Perform other related duties or adhoc assignments as directed

Requirements:
Education & Certificates

• Bachelor's degree, required
• Concentration in accounting or finance, preferred
• CPA candidate preferred

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant accounting experience with a solid knowledge of GAAP, required
• Knowledge of private equity industry and/or Aviation, preferred.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment and to solve complex issues.
• Experience leading others on routine activities, as well as coaching, mentoring, and providing feedback.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel, functional knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook, and solid understanding of accounting information systems

Competencies & Attributes

• Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills
• Strong team player with a positive attitude, detail-oriented, efficient and organized
• Able to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines
• Solid computer and financial systems skills
• Capable of working independently and in groups
• Proficiency in accounting and other Carlyle systems (training available)

Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by The Carlyle Group.