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Vice President, SPV Controllership

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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.

TEAM OVERVIEW

KKR's Finance, Tax, and Accounting team oversees the firm's tax compliance, credit and accounting, and reporting matters to produce analytical insights that drive business decisions and long-term success. The team designs efficient frameworks, using internal and external data and reports, to understand the market environment and business dynamics and to implement best practices. The team collaborates closely with KKR's Legal and Compliance teams to ensure compliance and accurate reporting for the entities related to our investment funds, and supports clients from onboarding through investor communications and overall relationship management across all asset classes.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice President, Credit SPV Controllership is a hands-on senior role with responsibility for the financial control, accounting and governance of the Credit platform's Special Purpose Vehicles ("SPVs") and SPV aggregator structures (200+ legal entities) across North America, Europe and Singapore/Asia. The VP leads engagement with Third Party Administrators ("TPAs") and auditors, is a key contributor to KKR's public reporting and global audit processes, and acts as the subject matter expert and escalation point for the team. The role works directly with the Credit Deal Teams, Asset Liabilities and Portfolio Services, Portfolio Company Operations ("PC Ops"), the Portfolio Management Unit ("PMU"), Legal, Tax, Treasury and Third Party Administrators. The candidate is expected to play an active part in shaping the function's policies, processes and transformation agenda.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

SPV Onboarding, Structuring & Deal Closing

  • Lead the onboarding of all new Credit SPVs with TPAs, including administration agreements, engagement letters, service scope, reporting cadence and foundational data set-up
  • Partner with Deal Teams, Legal and Tax on the accounting, control and administration aspects of new SPV structures and holding stacks in North America, Europe and Singapore/Asia, considering local jurisdictional requirements
  • Ensure new deal closing policies are adhered to, including review of closing budgets and funding adequacy for post-close expenses

TPA & Audit Leadership

  • Contribute to Credit SPV discussions with TPAs, including performance oversight, service levels, escalation and fee review
  • Drive forward Credit SPV audit discussions as part of the wider KKR Global audit process, recognizing that SPVs impact the audits of KKR and FS KKR Capital Corp. ("FSK"), including scoping, timetable, fees and resolution of findings
  • Coordinate the Credit custody confirmation process and lead discussions with the external auditor (Deloitte)
  • Ensure audit and administration billings align with engagement letters, and oversee invoicing with KKR Accounts Payable

Accounting, Valuation & Books and Records

  • Manage the books and records for the SPV aggregator structures on the Credit platform (200+ legal entities), ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, FRS 102 and applicable local GAAP
  • Perform and review detailed equity accounting and analysis, including complex partnership equity accounting and asset valuations
  • Oversee daily, monthly and quarterly pricing, and review of quarterly close packages, account analyses, accruals and reconciliations
  • Provide technical accounting guidance on complex or non-standard transactions, consolidation, fair value, debt, expense and intercompany matters

Public Reporting & Distributions

  • Review and submit inputs to the Public Reporting Group, with team members compiling and performing first-level review
  • Own the K-ABF dividend declaration process, driving process improvements with PC Ops, PMU and other stakeholders
  • Coordinate the repayment of ManCo payables and oversee the clearing of intercompany balances
  • Support operational activities including capital activity and liquidity management

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

  • Interact directly with ALPS and other TPAs, PC Ops, Deal Teams, PMU and other key stakeholders across regions
  • Represent Credit SPV Controllership on SPV working group forums
  • Develop and maintain policy and procedure documentation and strengthen the control environment

Leadership, Projects & Transformation

  • Act as a technical and people leader for analysts and associates through coaching, review, delegation and development, and act as the review layer for the team's work
  • Coordinate frequent project work and ad hoc workstreams across Finance and Operations
  • Drive accounting, reporting and business process simplification and efficiency initiatives
  • Support the team's key strategic initiatives and firmwide transformation efforts, including technology and process re-engineering projects
  • Take a solutions-oriented approach to challenges, leveraging AI tooling where applicable

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Professionally qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent required
  • Approximately 10–15 years of relevant post-qualification experience in fund or SPV controllership, fund administration, private markets or audit within financial services
  • In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (US GAAP, IFRS and relevant local GAAP) and their practical application to SPVs and investment structures
  • Demonstrated experience with SPV and holding structure set-up, administration and governance across North America, Europe and Singapore/Asia, including awareness of local legal, regulatory, tax and audit requirements
  • Strong experience with SPVs, including debt financing, complex partnership equity accounting, valuations and lender reporting
  • Experience managing TPAs or fund administrators and leading discussions with external auditors
  • Exposure to public company or public reporting processes preferred
  • Hands-on approach with strong command of detail, and the ability to dive into data, models and reconciliations as well as lead discussions of same
  • Advanced Excel skills; proven ability to handle complex datasets and retrieve data quickly from fund and SPV systems (Geneva, Workiva, Investran or similar a plus)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and risk mindset, with a solutions-oriented approach and openness to leveraging AI tooling
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with credibility and influence across Finance, Tax, Legal, Operations, PC Ops, PMU and Deal Teams in multiple time zones
  • Experience mentoring, developing and reviewing the work of junior team members
  • Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and work autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Professional demeanor and the highest standards of integrity

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 [email protected]. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.kkr.com/careers because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]. Only emails left for this purpose will be returned.

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