Director, SEC Reporting, Consolidations, Technical Accounting & Internal Controls

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KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.

Location: Houston, TX; hybrid schedule

Reports to: Chief Accounting Officer

About the Role

KBR is seeking a forward-thinking and technically proficient Director, SEC Reporting, Consolidations, Technical Accounting & Internal Controls to lead strategic initiatives across our accounting, reporting, and internal controls functions. This role will drive innovation, automation, and standardization while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will be a change agent with deep technical accounting and SEC reporting expertise, a strong SOX background, and a passion to leverage technology to modernize financial operations and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the global monthly and quarterly close and consolidation processes.

• Ensure SEC compliance and accurate US GAAP financial reporting for quarterly and annual filings.

• Lead resolution of complex technical accounting issues and any new accounting pronouncements by providing options and recommendations to management.

• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors, presenting complex technical accounting matters for alignment.

• Own and maintain the Accounting Policy Manual.

• Implement and standardize SOX controls as part of the SOX program in a changing control environment, including the implementation of a new ERP with various go-live rollouts, all in close coordination with internal and external auditors.

• Lead various business process improvement initiatives such as incorporating business process documentation by developing project strategies and plans, overseeing project execution, facilitating change management activities with relevant cross-functional teams, and ensuring effective communications and leadership alignment throughout the project.

Required Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years of Big 4 public accounting experience

• Experience within a global organization, including deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC Reporting and SOX compliance

• Percentage of completion accounting, US Government Contracting experience a plus

Personal Characteristics

• Strategic and detail-oriented leader with strong communication, collaboration, and cross-functional influence skills.

• Proven ability to lead through change and ambiguity, prioritize multiple projects, and drive continuous improvement.

• Passionate about innovation and operational excellence, with a talent for inspiring teams and aligning efforts with strategic vision.

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through professional training and development.​

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.