Insurance Segment Accounting Operations Senior Analyst

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 Insurance Segment Accounting Operations team is responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial results, maintaining a strong control environment, and operationalizing significant transactions from an accounting perspective. Our team works across locations and partners closely with Finance, Operations and Commercial teams across the organization. We foster a culture of excellence, accountability, grit and collaboration.

KKR seeks a Senior Analyst to support expense accounting across the Insurance Segment. This individual will play a hands-on role in core accounting processes, including close, financial reporting and analysis, within a complex, multi-entity environment.

As part of the broader Accounting Operations team, the Senior Analyst will gain exposure to a wide range of accounting activities and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, analytical and problem-solving skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Execute key expense accounting processes, including accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, capitalized software, lease accounting and other expense related activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations and management reporting, including budget-to-actual and expense trend analysis.
• Prepare relevant quarterly and annual financial reporting and disclosures across US GAAP and statutory accounting bases.
• Support budgeting and forecasting as appropriate and analyze financial results, trends and business drivers.
• Maintain effective accounting procedures and SOX controls, support internal and external audits, and assist in resolving identified issues.
• Partner across Finance and other key functions to resolve accounting and operational matters and support effective end-to-end processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities to simplify, automate and improve accounting processes, while contributing to broader team initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience within the insurance industry and/or public accounting;
  Big 4 experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and accounting principles; exposure to insurance statutory accounting preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned responsibilities and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Oracle, SAP or other enterprise accounting systems preferred.

This is the expected annual base salary range for this Iowa-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as…