Senior Accountant

Kimmeridge is an alternative asset manager focused on the energy industry. Through its flagship private funds, public i equity investments and carbon investments the firm aims to deliver reliable, low-cost energy at the lowest cost of entry with no net carbon footprint. Unlike traditional private equity firms, Kimmeridge invests directly in energy assets, leveraging the team’s in-house expertise and experience in innovation, geological evaluation, land acquisition, and engineering. Kimmeridge was founded in 2012 and is based in New York and Denver.

This position will join the management team in New York. The Finance Analyst will assist the Finance team with general accounting and management of future investments and the current portfolio. 

Responsibilities

• Management Company: 
• Maintain the general ledger, provide support to Fund Admin, review and approval of journal entries and financial statements prepared by Fund Admin, bank reconciliations, travel and company reimbursement schedules.
• Assist with various reporting and budget analyses.
• Cash management and processing of invoices.
• Assist with various compliance and other requests from the general counsel and investment team.
• Fund Accounting:
• Review of capital calls, distributions, provide support for weekly transactions to Fund Admin, review and approval of journal entries, assist with review and approval of quarterly financial statements and PCAPs in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist with the review of tax filings and entity formation and liquidation.
• Assist the investment team and investor relations team with financial data for investor presentations and ad hoc reporting.
• Respond to inquiries from investors, fund administrators, auditors, and other service providers. 

Skills and Experience

• 4+ years of relevant management company and fund accounting experience. Preferably in a PE firm or fund administrator. Oil and Gas, renewable Energy or carbon credit experience preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus
• High degree of proficiency in Excel – Sage Intacct familiarly a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, self-driven with strong work ethic with a “can-do” attitude

Innovation, Integrity and Teamwork have been the guiding values of Kimmeridge since its inception. Innovative teams with diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences enable the firm to develop creative strategies and achieve better outcomes. Kimmeridge maintains integrity in all decisions and understands the long-term value of being environmentally and socially responsible. Teamwork is essential at Kimmeridge and creates the internal and external trust and support needed to quickly respond and adapt to the changing world. These values provide the foundation for Kimmeridge’s culture of dignity, respect, and inclusivity. We believe both strategy and organizational culture are critical to overall success; thus, Kimmeridge is not only committed to leading the global transition to net zero but is also committed to leading the industry with diversity and inclusion efforts.

All employees are eligible to participate in health, insurance, and 401K plan benefits on their first day of employment. Kimmeridge pays 100% of the cost of the employees’ health/dental/vision insurance. During each fiscal year of employment, employees will be eligible to earn a discretionary annual incentive bonus, based on company and individual performance targets.