Manager, Fund Accounting Systems

The Manager, Fund Accounting Systems serves as the functional lead for Fund Accounting operations at Carlyle, sitting at the intersection of finance and technology. The role is responsible for driving process improvement and technology automation across the Fund Accounting Department, with a focus on key workflows including investor capital account statements, ILPA fee and expense reporting, Capital Calls & Distributions, and Tax PBC.A critical component of this role is serving as the primary liaison between Fund Accounting end-users and Global Technology Services (GTS) - translating business processes, needs, and strategic vision into clear, actionable requirements for developers and QA teams. The Manager will maintain a deep understanding of Fund Accounting processes and accounting policy, acting as the subject matter expert for financial close reporting while enabling these capabilities across PA operations.The Manager will lead both strategic and tactical workstreams to advance technology automation and process improvement, primarily within Investran and Appian BPM platforms, with cross‑functional application involvement from Salesforce, PeopleSoft Financials, and several other in‑house built applications. The Manager will also own change management within Fund Accounting - including training, communication, and adoption support - to ensure the successful delivery of strategic goals set by finance leadership.The position reports to the Associate Vice President of Business Finance Systems within the Finance Process & Operations team and works closely with Fund Accounting, Human Capital Management, and Global Technology Services leadership. The role carries people management responsibilities, both indirect (immediate) and direct (over time), and requires an adaptable leader capable of driving outcomes across both strategic initiatives and day‑to‑day operations.ResponsibilitiesFunctional Lead - Fund Accounting Applications (~50%)Serve as the subject matter expert for Fund and Investor Reporting processes and systems within Fund AccountingAct as the primary liaison between Fund Accounting end-users and Global Technology Services (GTS), translating business processes, needs, and strategic vision into clear, well‑structured requirements for developers and QA teamsManage, enhance, and support Investran and Appian BPM applications, ensuring they continuously align with evolving business needsProvide day‑to‑day functional support for in‑house built applications, ensuring timely issue resolution and continuity of operationsFinance Process & Systems Improvement (~40%)Lead initiatives to streamline, automate, and modernise Finance operations across the Fund Accounting departmentsPartner with upstream and downstream stakeholders – including Fund Management, Corporate Accounting, Investor Relations, Entity Compliance and more – to collaborate and drive improvementsDrive change management within Fund Accounting, overseeing the implementation of new workstreams and ensuring successful adoption of tools, workflows, and strategic initiativesProduction Support - Fund Accounting & Investor Financial Reporting (~10%)Provide production support across key Fund Accounting reporting processes and platforms, triaging and resolving issues to ensure continuity of operations, including but not limited to:Capital Account StatementsCapital Calls & DistributionsILPA (Institutional Limited Partners Association) ReportingAppian In‑House built applicationsInvestranQualificationsEducation & CertificatesBachelor's degree requiredConcentration in Accounting, Finance, or Economics preferredProfessional Experience5‑7 years of relevant experience, requiredExperience in fund accounting, finance operations, or a related business systems/process improvement role, preferredProven experience serving as a liaison between finance or business teams and technology or development teamsDemonstrated experience writing business requirements, functional specifications, or process documentation for technology teamsTrack record of leading process improvement or technology implementation initiatives in a finance environmentExperience supporting or leading change management efforts, including training and stakeholder communicationFamiliarity with agile project management methodologies and tools such as JIRA or similar platformsBackground in private equity, Fund accounting, or similar alternative investment operations preferredAccounting systems expertise required; experience with Investran strongly preferredFamiliarity with Appian BPM, Salesforce, or PeopleSoft Financials a plusWorking knowledge of system structures, data flows, and application architecture – a strong understanding of how systems connect and interact will be a key differentiator in this roleSolid understanding of fund accounting principles, investor reporting, and financial close processesAbility to translate complex business processes and end‑user needs into clear, actionable requirements for developers and QA teamsAdvanced Excel required; SQL experience preferredExcellent problem‑solving and critical thinking skillsStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging across finance, technology, and senior leadership audiencesHighly organized with strong attention to detailSelf‑motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities independently in a fast‑paced environmentDemonstrated ability to lead and influence both direct and indirect team membersThe compensation range for this role is specific to Washington, DC 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 $120,000 to $140,000.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 organisational performance.#J-18808-Ljbffr