Professional, FP&A Associate / Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEWKKR 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 REAL ESTATE CREDIT AND K-STAR INVESTMENT SERVICES OVERVIEWKKR Real Estate Credit was formed in January 2015 to invest in real estate credit products and launched the European Real Estate Credit business in 2022. The KKR Real Estate Credit platform complements KKR Real Estate’s private equity platforms and seeks opportunities where we have a sourcing, underwriting or execution advantage by leveraging KKR’s brand, industry knowledge and relationships. KKR Real Estate Credit currently invests through 8 separately capitalized vehicles across our Direct Lending and Securities portfolios and consists of 120+ dedicated professionals based in New York, San Francisco, Houston, Dallas and London.In 2022, KKR created K-Star Asset Management LLC (“K-Star”), a dedicated investment services platform based in Dallas, Texas. The K-Star team includes industry specialists overseeing asset management, loan origination, securities investing, risk management and client experience for KKR’s global real estate credit franchise. In 2024, K-Star established an office in Dublin, supporting KKR’s real estate credit portfolio across Western Europe. POSITION OVERVIEWK-Star’s Finance and Accounting team oversees the firm’s accounting and reporting matters to produce analytical insights that drive business decisions and long-term success. The team is responsible for designing efficient frameworks through internal and external data and reports to understand the market environment and business dynamics, and to implement best practices. The team also collaborates closely with K-Star’s Securities, Direct Lending, and Asset-Backed Finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and budgeting of revenue as well as modeling other analytics. The Finance and Accounting team also works closely with various K-Star teams and KKR’s accounting team to report in a timely manner and to respond to ad-hoc requests. The successful candidate must be an exceptional communicator with a goal towards action, possess advanced analytical and modeling skills, thrive on creative problem-solving, and be skilled at building strong partnerships across the various KKR lines of business.ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESOperational ExcellencePrepare an annual budget, and provide oversight of the periodic financial forecasting, on a stand-alone entity basisAssist in driving continuous improvement to systems and processes cross-functionally across the organization to ensure alignment with strategic initiativesIntegral contributor in the overall operating model of K-Star which supports key initiatives and strategic long-range planning and growth objectivesCreate models to assist in analyzing key performance indicators across the various K-Star business linesProduce monthly and quarterly reports relating to K-Star’s performance and goals for internal stakeholdersCollaborate with Securities and Direct Lending teams to support the collection and reconciliation of servicing fee revenue utilizing various systems (such as Hazeltree treasury tool and Special Servicing RealINSIGHT solution)Assist the European finance team in reporting fee revenue and preparing financial reports consistent with KKR’s established protocol and formatTrack, monitor and analyze expense spending for detailed reporting to Senior ManagementImprove and/or develop financial models, and infrastructure, to support the evolving needs of the businessComplete ad hoc projects for K-Star and the broader KKR enterpriseStakeholder ManagementServe as point of contact for clients, vendors, finance teams and all other stakeholders related to K-Star’s finance functionsMaintain working relationship with investment teams, providing relevant and timely communicationWork closely with K-Star business teams and KKR Accounting teamInteract with all levels of Senior ManagementReporting & GovernanceAssist in completion of the quarterly financial overviewPrepare slide-decks and manage reporting projectsQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree preferably in a Finance, Accounting or Business-related course of study, or equivalent experience. MBA or CPA PreferredMinimum 4 years of experience in similar role, in a multinational financial services organization with exposure to real estate, servicing and/or asset management is preferredSuperior analytical and financial modeling skills; ability to create, build and enhance models and other technology toolsUnderstanding of business processes for accounting and finance functionsExcellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and writtenExceptional attention to detail and thoroughness is required to ensure accuracy in all data and work productHigh proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Knowledge S4Hana preferredHigh intellectual curiosity and an innovative mindsetStrong sense of integrity and accountabilityA focus on delivering excellenceTeam-work orientation, collaboration, and relationship building skills with all key stakeholdersAbility to work independently in a way that reflects the firm’s culture and core valuesKKR is an equal opportunity employer. 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