AVP, Reinsurance Accounting

Boston

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. SUMMARY:

Global Atlantic has an exciting and challenging opportunity located in our Boston, MA office (located in Brighton, MA until Fall 2026 and will relocate to Two International Place , Boston, MA). We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage reinsurance accounting and reporting activities." The individual will be part of a team-oriented environment supporting multiple operations, their teams and leadership throughout the organization. The individual will be responsible for treaty administration, reinsurance accounting, reporting, transaction analysis, ongoing process improvements and internal controls across multiple bases of accounting: USGAAP, NAIC, and Bermuda Statutory.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform monthly and/or quarterly ledger close related procedures, including review of reinsurance journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses

Develop and maintain standardized reinsurance reports required for monitoring results

Review treaty documentation; verify information received from and provided to external parties complies with terms and conditions of treaties

Prepare analysis and commentary on key business drivers related to reinsurance results

Serve as the accounting support during review and on boarding of new transactions, as needed

Develop and implement standard reinsurance accounting models

Maintain effective internal controls, support internal and external audits, and regulatory examinations

Supporting reporting process, as required

Drive process improvements and automation efforts

Participate in special projects with cross-divisional and corporate impacts, with particular focus on collaboration and effective communication

Oversee accounting and financial reporting for complex ceded and assumed reinsurance treaties, including YRT, coinsurance, funds withheld, and retrocession arrangements.

Partner with multiple teams (including investment accounting, actuarial, and risk teams) to ensure accuracy in reserve movements, deferred gains/losses, and reinsurance recoverables.

Develop governance controls and documentation supporting treaty onboarding, premium settlements, and collateral tracking.

Serve as key liaison for regulatory examinations and external auditors on reinsurance-related matters.

Mentor junior accountants and analysts; provide technical guidance on reinsurance accounting treatments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

7+ years of experience in the insurance industry or public accounting

Team player, positive attitude, results oriented

Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to draw conclusions from research

Must be well-organized, innovative, and possess a high level of initiative

Strong communication skills, work ethic and high-level of personal integrity and accountability

Experience with PeopleSoft General Ledger, Hyperion Financial Management and Smartview/Essbase preferred

CPA preferred

This is the expected annual base salary range for this Boston-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 individual and team performance.

Base Salary Range $145,000 - $180,000

"To be considered for this role, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time ."

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.

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 Benefits@kkr.com . Only emails left for this purpose will be returned.

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. This notice applies only to applicants and employees who work or will work in Massachusetts, in accordance with applicable state law.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

7+ years of experience in the insurance industry or public accounting

Team player, positive attitude, results oriented

Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to draw conclusions from research

Must be well-organized, innovative, and possess a high level of initiative

Strong communication skills, work ethic and high-level of personal integrity and accountability

Experience with PeopleSoft General Ledger, Hyperion Financial Management and Smartview/Essbase preferred

CPA preferred

This is the expected annual base salary range for this Boston-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 individual and team performance.

Base Salary Range $145,000 - $180,000

"To be considered for this role, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time ."

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

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