KBR
Engineering & Construction
SeniorManager,InternalAudit&Controls
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“Senior Manager, Internal Audit & Controls at KBR. Skills: Internal Audit, SOX Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Controls. Assist with annual risk-based internal audit plan. Evaluate effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analyses; Risk mitigation strategies
Travel up to 40%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, 8+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, SOX compliance, risk advisory, or public accounting, 3+ years of leadership or people management experience, Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404, Knowledge of ASC 606 Revenue Recognition Standard, Knowledge of COSO Internal Control Framework, Knowledge of Risk assessment methodologies, Knowledge of Internal audit standards and practices, Experience working in a publicly traded company environment, Demonstrated strategic thinking, Ability to act as a trusted business partner, Executive presence with influencing and communication skills, Analytical, organizational, and project management capabilities, High attention to detail, Proven ability to make risk-based decisions, Exercise sound professional judgment and skepticism, Technical accounting and internal controls expertise, Continuous process improvement mindset, High integrity and commitment to ethical standards, Ability to manage multiple priorities, Willingness and ability to travel up to 40%
Nice to Have
CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE certifications, Big Four or national public accounting firm experience, Industry experience in Oil & gas, Industry experience in Engineering & construction, Industry experience in EPC/project-based services, Industry experience in Industrial or energy services, Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, Experience with Oracle FCCS, Experience leveraging data analytics, Experience with automation tools, Experience with GRC platforms
What You'll Do.
Assist with annual risk-based internal audit plan
Evaluate effectiveness of governance
Identify operational inefficiencies
Provide advisory support on strategic initiatives
Provide advisory support on digital transformation
Provide advisory support on ERP implementations
Provide advisory support on cybersecurity risks
Provide advisory support on process redesign efforts
Present audit findings
Monitor and validate remediation activities
Ensure timely closure of audit findings
Assess resulting control deficiencies
Promote a culture of accountability
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the function
Support the Company’s SOX 404 compliance program
Oversee design and operating effectiveness testing of Internal
Coordinate closely with external auditors
Advise business leaders on control design
Advise business leaders on process improvements
Advise business leaders on risk mitigation strategies
Ensure alignment with COSO
and develop internal audit staff
Build cross-functional relationships within Finance
Build cross-functional relationships within Operations
Build cross-functional relationships within IT
Build cross-functional relationships within HR
Build cross-functional relationships within Legal
Build cross-functional relationships within project leadership teams
Communicate effectively with all levels of management
Communicate effectively with executive leadership
Communicate effectively with the Audit Committee
Foster a collaborative
high-performance environment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional relationships; Finance, Operations, IT, HR, Legal; Executive leadership; Audit Committee
Communication Scope
Influencing; Communication skills; Executive presentations
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
**Title:** Senior Manager, Internal Audit & Controls 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 motivated and strategic **Senior Manager to join our Audit & Advisory Services Department** in Houston, TX. This role is responsible for providing independent assurance over the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls across financial, operational, and compliance processes. Reporting to the VP of Audit & Advisory, the Senior Manager will partner closely with Finance, Operations, IT, and Executive Leadership to drive a strong control environment, support regulatory compliance, and identify opportunities for operational improvement and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in SOX and internal audit with business acumen, leadership capability, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a dynamic engineering and consulting organization serving the energy sector. **Key Responsibilities** **Internal Audit:** * Assist with the annual risk-based internal audit plan, including financial, operational, compliance, and strategic audits. * Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes across domestic and international operations. * Develop audit scopes, risk assessments, testing strategies, and reporting deliverables in accordance with IIA standards and leading practices. * Id
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