Finance Associate

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 be responsible for management and support of all tax matters at Kimmeridge from portfolio companies to Funds to Kimmeridge partners in close collaboration with Third-Party advisors and Kimmeridge Finance team. The position will work directly with portfolio companies, Fund managers, and Kimmeridge Partners on tax matters; underneath Head of Tax. The position offers a unique Tax experience with a window into management decisions and initiatives. 

• Manage the tax partnership workpapers, allocations, and tax filings for various portfolio companies, private equity funds, general partnerships, management companies, and high-net worth individuals.
• Preparation and management of tax projections and planning for various private equity funds and management companies.
• Prepare and present quarterly reports for Kimmeridge Partners to provide guidance, insight, and impacts on quarterly tax payments.
• Provide tax planning opportunities for Kimmeridge Partners where applicable.
• Manage all tax payments and filings for all Kimmeridge entities and Kimmeridge Partners in collaboration with third party tax advisors. 
• Monitoring changes in tax law and evaluation of opportunities for Kimmeridge in collaboration with the investment team, finance team, and general counsel. 
• Support all finance team initiatives and workstreams. 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Law or another business-related field.
• CPA license (or equivalent) required.
• 3+ years investment management/financial services partnership taxation experience required.
• Individual taxation experience is a plus.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.  
• Available and willing to be in the office 5 days/week.
• Can-do attitude with an appetite for problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making.
• Thorough understanding of traditional private equity fund waterfalls. 
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex information.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to work effectively to meet business deadlines.

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.