Finance - Private Markets (Infra) Fund Controller - Vice President New
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.HR, IN
2d ago
Full-timevia indeed
Job Description
*COMPANY OVERVIEW**
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world\-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.
*KKR's Gurugram** office provides best\-in\-class business operations services and solutions to our internal stakeholders and clients, drives organization\-wide process efficiency and transformation, and reflects KKR's global culture and values of teamwork and innovation. The office contains multifunctional business capabilities and is integral in furthering the growth and transformation of KKR. The office was established with an initial concentration of finance, operations, and technology personnel, followed by the expansion of additional functions and capabilities. KKR’s creation of a Gurugram office builds upon the firm's momentum in India and bolsters its existing presence in Mumbai.
*TEAM OVERVIEW**
Finance supports the strategic direction of the Firm by ensuring efficient and effective financial planning, analysis, budgeting, reporting, compliance, accounting, and stewardship of financial risks and controls. By doing so, we produce accurate financial information for decision making, ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies, and provide leadership for operational improvements, cost savings and strategic investments that align with the Firm’s culture and long\-term goals.
*POSITION SUMMARY**
Vice President role responsible for financial control and oversight, with a focus on all aspects of fund accounting and financial reporting across KKR’s Real Assets portfolios, including Real Estate and Infrastructure.
*ROLES \& RESPONSIBILITIES**
Responsible for key activities related to fund accounting and management of the funds from a controllership perspective – such as overseeing and reviewing fund accounting deliverables from external fund administrators including but not limited to: valuations, performance, management fee and carried interest calculations, investor capital balances and financial statements associated with the funds’ reporting close periods.
Help manage local (Gurugram) fund controllership team members and oversee their work product
Help perform and oversee all aspects of the funds’ day\-to\-day financial operations for internally administered funds, including investor activity, investment activity, cash management, NAV closing, and internal and external reporting, regulatory requirements
Manage capital calls and distributions, including cash carry calculations, across the portfolio
Manage usage of revolving credit facilities for certain funds, including corresponding with lenders, compliance and quarterly reporting
Manage fund commitments, including quarterly reporting on remaining commitments
Oversee quarterly management fee calculations and transaction fee allocations
Review transactions in Investran including cash, new investments, sales, capital calls, distributions, etc.
Review monthly and quarterly account analyses and reconciliations
Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements
*QUALIFICATIONS**
10\+ years of experience in private fund and partnership accounting
CA qualification required; Accounting degree and/or CPA preferred
Be committed to operating as a team\-player on the team as well as in the context of the larger firm.
Exceptionally strong financial and analytical capabilities, with the ability to work with complex datasets while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
Strong finance business acumen, with the ability to quickly understand complex businesses and operating models
Experience in financial control, financial reporting, and legal entity reporting
Prior private equity fund administration or audit experience, a plus
Experience working within a financial services environment or comparable corporate environment
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word; experience with Investran and PowerBI a plus
Experience using AI Large Language Models and other AI (or automation) tools a plus
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and complete multiple deliverables on time with minimal direction in a fast\-paced, high\-growth environment
KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.
KKR will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email Benefits@kkr.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
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Assist with annual external audits for Private Funds
Expert knowledge of US GAAP for investment companies (ASC 946\), including fair value accounting, capital account reporting, and carried interest calculations
Collaborate and partner with other internal KKR teams such as Product Management, Client Services, Operations, Compliance, Legal, Treasury, Tax, Technology, etc. to effectively carry out fund management and operational activities around investor onboarding/servicing, liquidity management (cash and credit), lender compliance, hedging activities, regulatory and compliance reporting/filings.
Liaise with both internal and external counsel on fund LPAs as well as fund and deal structures
Responsible for managing key terms of funds
Assist Client Services Team with LP requests
Drive accounting, reporting and business process simplification and efficiency initiatives
Create/maintain carried interest models and work with KKR IT to develop in Investran and/or work with external fund administrators to implement
Manage bi\-annual portfolio company ownership confirmation process
Prepare ad hoc reports, as needed
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships and partner effectively across Finance, Technology, Operations, Business, Tax, and Legal
Risk mindset, with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks
Professional demeanor and high ethical standards
Intellectual curiosity, drive, and comfort operating in an evolving, dynamic firm
Highly organized self\-starter who is proactive in executing responsibilities and able to work both independently and as part of a team