Senior Analyst, Carlyle Fund Accounting Processes

Summary The Senior Analyst, Fund Accounting Systems supports Fund Accounting operations at Carlyle, working at the intersection of finance and technology. The role owns daily execution and production support of core workflows, including investor capital account statements, ILPA fee and expense reporting, Capital Calls & Distributions, and Tax PBC, while contributing to process improvement and automation initiatives. Operating across a diverse set of stakeholders, including Fund Accounting end users, Global Technology Services (GTS), and cross functional teams spanning multiple departments and seniority levels, the Senior Analyst supports the business/technology liaison function, translating business needs into structured requirements for GTS developers and QA teams, maintaining alignment across competing workstreams, and flagging production issues, dependencies, and operational gaps before they escalate. Success requires strong planning, strategic thinking, and the ability to prioritize across concurrent workstreams, along with initiative and sound judgment under pressure. The position reports to the Manager of Fund Accounting Systems within the Finance Process & Operations team and works closely with Fund Accounting, GTS, and other cross-functional partners. In-Office Requirement: 4 days per week Fund Accounting & Investor Financial Reporting (30%) Support operation of Fund Accounting systems and quarterly reporting workflows, ensuring accuracy, and timely issue resolution across: Capital Account Statements Capital Calls & Distributions ILPA Reporting Investor Tax Reporting (Tax PBC) Triage support requests and communicating timelines to affected teams Functional Support & Stakeholder Communication (40%) Serve as a subject matter expert in Fund and Investor Reporting, liaising between Fund Accounting and GTS to translate business needs into structured requirements Manage and enhance Investran and Appian BPM applications Serve as a key point of contact for Fund Accounting stakeholders, sharing status updates and escalating risks and issues with proposed solutions Finance Process & Systems Improvement (30%) Drive initiatives to streamline, automate, and modernize Finance operations across Fund Accounting Engage stakeholders across departments, balancing diverse priorities against shared goals Identify process gaps and automation opportunities, recommending solutions that weigh risk and business impact Support change management through training, documentation, and communications that drive adoption Requirements: Education & Certificates Bachelor’s degree required Professional Experience 3+ years of overall relevant experience, required Experience in fund accounting, finance operations, or a related business systems/process improvement role Production or operational support experience in a finance environment Experience supporting development teams in an agile environment, bridging business and technical contexts and writing requirements, functional specs, or process documentation * Experience engaging stakeholders across departments and seniority levels on process improvement or technology initiatives Background in private equity, fund accounting, or similar alternative investment operations preferred Competencies & Attributes Accounting systems experience required, with Investran strongly preferred Familiarity with Appian BPM, Salesforce, or PeopleSoft Financials a plus Advanced Excel skills preferred Familiarity with Jira or similar agile project management tools Solid understanding of fund accounting principles, investor reporting, and financial close processes Strong risk awareness and organizational skills, identifying risks early, managing competing priorities, and connecting daily work to broader goals Exceptional written and verbal communication, translating business needs into clear requirements and tailoring messaging across finance, technology, and leadership audiences Benefits/Compensation The