Senior Accounting Manager

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KBR Delivering Solutions Changing the World.

KBR is a global leader in delivering technology-driven mission-critical and sustainable solutions that truly matter. For over a century we have powered bold missions across defense space industry and government through our two core business lines Mission Technology Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions. With nearly 38000 talented people operating in more than 80 countries we thrive on a culture built on safety integrity and teamwork. At KBR we empower our people to solve the worlds toughest challenges and create lasting value for communities and the planet. We dont just deliver results we deliver game-changing solutions innovative technology deep domain expertise and cutting-edge technologies.

KBR is seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Senior Accounting Manager to provide strategic financial oversight and lead key accounting and finance initiatives within our Mission Technology Solutions (MTS) segment. Reporting directly to the MTS Segment Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) with a matrix line to Business Operations Finance you will play a critical role in driving value across the segment through disciplined financial management operational excellence and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in U.S. GAAP and U.S. government contracting thrives in a globally matrixed environment and demonstrates a proactive ownership-driven approach to delivering results.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the custodian of the Business Unit (BU) financial statements ensuring accuracy completeness and compliance with U.S. GAAP and KBR accounting policies and procedures
• Lead the monthly quarterly and annual close processes coordinating across FP&A Project Planning & Control (PP&C) and BU Controller teams to deliver timely and reliable results
• Oversee general ledger activities account reconciliations and journal entries maintaining precise awareness of all balance sheet elements and ensuring proper period recognition impairment assessments and documentation
• Collaborate with FP&A and PP&C teams to review management reports perform variance analyses and align budgets and forecasts with accounting positions
• Manage BU receivables and payables in coordination with Business Operations Finance to optimize cash flow performance
• Prepare and review BU financial statements in close coordination with the Segment CAO and Corporate Accounting
• Identify evaluate and document technical and judgmental accounting matters engaging with Business Operations Finance and the Segment CAO for timely resolution and alignment
• Prepare and review Revenue Recognition Evaluation Templates and Memos ensuring adherence to SOX controls and coordination with KBR Technical Accounting
• Review and approve monthly and quarterly accrual entries including significant subcontractor accruals
• Oversee accounting for BU joint ventures and maintain control of petty cash accounts and employee receivables where applicable
• Ensure compliance with backlog and remaining performance obligation (RPO) policies documenting significant judgments and escalating as required
• Track and manage BU unallowable cost reserves incurred cost proposal accruals legal reserves and claims ensuring proper documentation and review with the Segment CAO
• Lead the development enhancement and maintenance of internal controls at the BU level in coordination with the Segment SOX team ensuring compliance with all financial process documentation and control requirements
• Ensure statutory financial statements for legal entities within the BU are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable local statutory reporting standards
• Partner with Government Compliance and the Segment CAO to ensure compliance with FAR DFARS and CAS requirements
• Review BU revenue impacts from indirect rate variances recommending updates to target indirect rates and revenue recognition as needed
• Serve as the BU lease accounting lead reviewing new lease arrangements and monthly reconciliations between the general ledger and lease accounting systems
• Provide technical accounting and cash flow modeling support for bid and proposal activities
• Collaborate with the Segment CAO and Corporate Accounting to design and maintain standardized accounting processes and tools that promote efficiency and scalability
• Coordinate with Treasury to address foreign currency exposures and with Tax to ensure proper application of domestic and international tax requirements
• Support timely responses to internal external and government audit requests

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field
• 7 years of accounting experience in a senior accounting role with a focus on operational accounting including 5 years of experience in a leadership or management role
• CPA or CFA preferred but not required

Financial Expertise:

• Experience in a government contracting environment with working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and government contract accounting including familiarity with FAR DFARS and CAS requirements
• Demonstrated proficiency in accounting systems and reporting tools such as Costpoint and Cognos with strong data analysis and reporting capabilities
• Self-starter with a proactive approach taking initiative to research complex issues develop solutions and drive more efficient and accurate results
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional projects within a global matrix organization
• Strong communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage senior and executive management
• Comfortable synthesizing complex financial information into concise actionable insights for leadership
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across Finance Operations and Corporate teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel
• Ability to travel to other KBR offices within the United States as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Oracle FCCS application

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus relocation benefits short-term incentives long-term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.

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 teams 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.