Manager, Fund Accounting Systems

Summary 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. In-Office Requirement: 4 days per week Primary Responsibilities Functional Lead - Fund Accounting Applications (~50%) Serve as the subject matter expert for Fund and Investor Reporting processes and systems within Fund Accounting Act 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 teams Manage, enhance, and support Investran and Appian BPM applications, ensuring they continuously align with evolving business needs Provide day-to-day functional support for in-house built applications, ensuring timely issue resolution and continuity of operations Finance Process & Systems Improvement (~40%) Lead initiatives to streamline, automate, and modernize Finance operations across the Fund Accounting departments Partner with upstream and downstream stakeholders — including Fund Management, Corporate Accounting, Investor Relations, Entity Compliance and more— to collaborate and drive improvements Drive change management within Fund Accounting, overseeing the implementation of new workstreams and ensuring successful adoption of tools, workflows, and strategic initiatives Production 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 Statements Capital Calls & Distributions ILPA (Institutional Limited Partners Association) Reporting Investor Tax Reporting (TaxPBC) Appian In-House built applications Investran Requirements Education & Certificates Bachelor's degree required Concentration in Accounting, Finance, or Economics preferred Professional Experience 5-7 years of relevant experience, required Experience in fund accounting, finance operations, or a related business systems/process improvement role, preferred Proven experience serving as a liaison between finance or