KBR
Finance
SeniorManager,CorporateAccounting
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“Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting at KBR. Skills: Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Team Leadership. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Execute accruals, reclasses, account analyses”
What You'll Achieve.
Accurate reporting; Financial governance; High-quality financial outcomes; Operational rigor; Continuous improvement; Close efficiency; Controllership; Data quality; Reduced manual effort
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Issue resolution
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 10+ years of progressive accounting, controllership, or finance experience, Demonstrated expertise in U. S. GAAP, Demonstrated expertise in internal controls, Demonstrated expertise in SOX compliance, Proven experience leading financial close processes, Proven experience in balance sheet management, Proven experience in business partnership across corporate functions, Experience supporting budgeting, Experience supporting forecasting, Experience supporting variance analysis, Systems aptitude with experience in ERP, Systems aptitude with experience in reporting platforms, Demonstrated ability to lead teams, Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, matrixed environment, Analytical skills, Organizational skills, Problem-solving skills, Ability to manage competing priorities, Ability to apply sound judgment
Nice to Have
CPA strongly preferred, Experience in employee benefits/health & welfare, Experience in intercompany accounting, Experience in Information Technology accounting, Track record of driving process improvements, Track record of strengthening controls, Track record of enhancing reporting quality, Experience supporting finance transformation initiatives, Experience with systems implementations, Experience with process redesign, Executive presence, Communication skills, Proven leadership capabilities, Talent development, Coaching, Building high-performing teams, Ability to navigate ambiguity, Ability to drive accountability, Ability to deliver results in a complex organizational structure
What You'll Do.
and annual close processes
Deliver reporting deliverables
Partner with finance and business leaders
Support budgeting and forecasting processes
Provide clear variance analysis
Provide actionable insights
Ensure compliance with U. S. GAAP
Ensure compliance with company accounting policies
Ensure compliance with internal control requirements
Maintain audit readiness
Maintain balance sheet governance
Perform account ownership
Perform reconciliations
Perform fluctuation analysis
Resolve balance sheet issues
Oversee intercompany accounting activities
Ensure transparency of intercompany balances
Ensure accuracy of intercompany balances
Coordinate intercompany balances
Coordinate intercompany eliminations
Coordinate intercompany settlements
Collaborate with Information Technology stakeholders
Evaluate accounting treatment for software spend
Evaluate accounting treatment for hardware spend
Evaluate accounting treatment for cloud-related spend
Evaluate capitalization for IT spend
Evaluate expense considerations for IT spend
Maintain audit-ready documentation of processes
Maintain audit-ready documentation of controls
Maintain audit-ready documentation of close procedures
and develop a high-performing team
Establish clear expectations
Strengthen team capability through technical development
Strengthen team capability through cross-training
Strengthen team capability through succession planning
Drive process improvements
Enhance close efficiency
Strengthen controllership
Support financial systems initiatives
Support transformation initiatives
Support ERP enhancements
Support planning enhancements
Support reporting enhancements
Support user acceptance testing
Support process change management
Build and maintain relationships with senior leaders
Support business objectives through sound financial stewardship
Serve as primary liaison with external auditors
Serve as primary liaison with internal auditors
Ensure timely coordination with auditors
Ensure issue resolution with auditors
Ensure adherence to audit requirements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Senior stakeholders; Corporate Finance; Human Resources; Information Technology; Shared services; Business leaders; External auditors; Internal auditors
Communication Scope
Variance analysis; Actionable insights; Business insights
Process & Methodology
Process improvements, Systems implementations, Process redesign, Change management
Full Job Description
**Title:** Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR is a global leader in delivering science, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and top tier commercial clients to overcome tomorrow’s challenges, always maintaining our commitment to Zero Harm. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our approximately 37,000 employees are ready to handle projects and missions throughout their entire lifecycle, from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis. KBR is seeking a highly capable and strategic Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting in Houston, TX to lead accounting and financial planning activities across key corporate functions. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role is responsible for ensuring disciplined execution, accurate reporting, and strong financial governance across health & welfare, intercompany, and Information Technology areas. This leader will oversee a combined team of accounting and planning professionals, reinforcing technical excellence, operational rigor, and continuous improvement. The role requires a strong partnership mindset, collaborating with senior stakeholders across Corporate Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and shared services to deliver high-quality financial outcomes in a complex, matrixed environment. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead the timely and accurate execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across assigned corporate areas, including accruals, reclasses, account analyses, and reporting deliverables. * Partner with finance and business leaders to support budgeting and forecasting processes, providing clear variance analysis and actionable insights to inform decision-making. * Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal control requiremen
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