Accounting Manager Shared Services

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Mission Technology Solutions - Defense intelligence and space innovation technology at the speed of tomorrow.

KBR combines mission expertise with advanced digital technologies to solve the worlds toughest challenges on a global scale. KBR is a trusted national security partner for a wide array of customers across space land air and sea. KBR delivers innovative solutions through digital engineering and integration rapid prototyping mission operations data analytics artificial intelligence and secure logistics. At KBR We deliver.

KBR is seeking an experienced and process-driven Accounting Manager to join our Mission Technology Solutions (MTS) Shared Services Accounting Team in Huntsville AL. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager this role is responsible for overseeing assigned accounting operations and related financial reporting & forecasting ERP systems software oversight and operational finance processes within a highly diversified $4.5B Government Services organization.

Operating under broad direction the individual will play a critical role in driving operational excellence compliance and continuous improvement across shared services functions. This position serves as a key people leader and strategic partner responsible for strengthening assigned processes enhancing reporting and forecasting capabilities and leading scalable automated solutions that improve efficiency transparency and audit readiness. The role partners closely with leadership cross-functional stakeholders and external auditors to support business objectives and ensure financial integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee assigned functional accounting operations within Shared Services including departmental financial close reconciliations and reporting activities
• Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals drive performance accountability and ongoing professional growth
• Support and enhance monthly quarterly and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Partner with leadership to support forecasting budgeting and financial analysis activities
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls ensuring compliance with SOX DCAA DFARS and other regulatory requirements
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives across accounting and operational workflows
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting dashboards to improve visibility and decision-making
• Lead and support system implementations enhancements and integrations including testing change management and user development
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues improve processes and support business priorities
• Support internal and external audit activities ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit requests
• Provide oversight and leadership for global disbursements and related operational processes within the broader accounting function
• Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field. Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree
• 12 years of progressive accounting experience including general accounting financial reporting and/or operational accounting
• 3 years of experience in a management or leadership role with direct responsibility for team performance and development
• Strong understanding of accounting principles financial close processes and internal controls
• Experience supporting forecasting budgeting and financial analysis activities
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently take ownership of processes and drive results in a complex environment
• Experience supporting regulatory compliance and audit activities including working knowledge of FAR DFARS and CAS with a strong understanding of SOX controls and public company reporting standards
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to partner effectively across functions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with experience in reporting and data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Shared Services or centralized accounting environment
• Experience supporting large complex or multi-entity organizations preferably within government contracts
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial tools including hands-on use of Costpoint and Hyland OnBase
• Experience leading or supporting system implementations process improvements or automation initiatives
• Experience developing and monitoring KPIs and operational metrics
• Exposure to global accounting operations or international business environments
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory compliance

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 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.