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Title: Manager, Internal Controls We are KBR When you become part of our KBR team, your ... Prepare analyses, presentations, and reports for management and key stakeholders. * Contribute to ...

Title: Manager, Internal Controls We are KBR When you become part of our KBR team, your ... Prepare analyses, presentations, and reports for management and key stakeholders. * Contribute to ...

Title: Manager, Internal Controls We are KBR When you become part of our KBR team, your ... Prepare analyses, presentations, and reports for management and key stakeholders. * Contribute to ...

Financial Controls Analyst, Sr

Dallas, TX · On-site

$84K - $105K/yr

The Senior Financial Controls Analyst will work closely with external and internal auditors, conduct SOX business process reviews, maintain managements document repository for control documentation ...

The Internal Controls Manager also partners with external auditors and regulators ensuring ... Track and manage MAR and SOC deficiencies, including root cause analysis, remediation plans, and ...

Project Controls Analyst

Longmont, CO · On-site

$100 - $140K/hr

... internal capabilities - from semiconductor device through target identification - to develop ... Summary: The Project Controls Analyst at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is critical for multi ...

The Internal Controls Manager also partners with external auditors and regulators ensuring ... Track and manage MAR and SOC deficiencies, including root cause analysis, remediation plans, and ...

... internal capabilities - from semiconductor device through target identification - to develop ... Summary: The Project Controls Analyst at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is critical for multi ...

Project Controls Analyst

Longmont, CO · On-site

$100 - $140K/hr

... internal capabilities - from semiconductor device through target identification - to develop ... Summary: The Project Controls Analyst at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is critical for multi ...

... internal capabilities - from semiconductor device through target identification - to develop ... Summary: The Project Controls Analyst at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is critical for multi ...

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How much do internal controls analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for internal controls analyst in the United States is $83,395.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,000.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an internal controls analyst?

Internal Controls Analysts are professionals responsible for evaluating and improving an organization's internal control systems. They analyze business processes to identify risks, ensure compliance with regulations, and recommend solutions to strengthen controls and prevent fraud or errors. Their work often involves conducting audits, preparing reports, and collaborating with other departments to implement best practices. By maintaining strong internal controls, these analysts help safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an internal controls analyst?

To thrive as an Internal Controls Analyst, you need a solid understanding of accounting principles, risk assessment, and internal audit procedures, usually supported by a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with audit management software, ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, and certifications such as CPA or CIA are highly beneficial. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you identify control gaps and convey findings to stakeholders. These skills ensure the integrity of financial processes, compliance with regulations, and the overall effectiveness of risk management frameworks.

What is the difference between Internal Controls Analyst vs Internal Auditor?

AspectInternal Controls AnalystInternal Auditor
Primary FocusDesign, implement, and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of internal controls and financial reporting processes.
CertificationsCPA, CIA, CISA often preferredCPA, CIA, CISA often preferred
Work EnvironmentCorporate compliance, finance, or risk management departmentsInternal audit departments within organizations or external firms
Industry UsageCommon in finance, banking, and large corporationsWidely used across industries for risk and compliance assessment

Both roles require similar certifications and often work within the same industries. The Internal Controls Analyst primarily focuses on developing and maintaining controls to prevent issues, while the Internal Auditor evaluates the effectiveness of those controls through audits. Understanding these differences helps candidates target the right role based on their skills and career goals.

What are some common challenges internal controls analysts face when collaborating across departments?

Internal Controls Analysts often work closely with various departments to assess risk and ensure compliance, which can present challenges such as differing priorities, varying levels of process documentation, and resistance to change. Building strong relationships and clear communication channels is essential to effectively explain control requirements and gain buy-in from stakeholders. Analysts must also balance the need for thoroughness with the practical constraints of business operations, often requiring negotiation and adaptability to implement effective controls.
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Infographic showing various Internal Controls Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,395 per year, or $40.1 per hour.

Manager, Internal Controls

KBR

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


KBR rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

136th of 441 rated engineering


Job description

Title:

Manager, Internal Controls

We are KBR

When you become part of our KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through internal collaboration, and with our partners and customers, we're defining tomorrow's challenges, then providing the innovative solutions to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to Zero Harm and our Sustainability Platform.

In September 2025, we announced that we are spinning our Mission Technology Solutions business into a separate public company. This role would ultimately be part of that new company. Our Mission Technology Solutions business partners with governments and defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and critical infrastructure customers to deliver high-end engineering, science, technology, and mission support solutions. From national security and readiness to advanced research, cyber, logistics, and life-cycle sustainment, our teams help customers solve complex challenges in some of the world's most demanding environments. Whether supporting operations on the ground, at sea, in the air, or in space, our clients trust us to deliver mission-critical capabilities every day.

Working with us means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions.

As the needs of the world change, we're ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.

We are Finance

We are strategic partners to the business, providing financial leadership and insight that drives disciplined growth and long-term value creation. We operate across global markets, navigating complex regulatory environments and partnering cross-functionally to deliver practical, data-driven solutions. Our agility, commercial acumen, and commitment to operational excellence enable us to support the business at every stage of its evolution.

About the Role

The Internal Controls Manager will play a key role in establishing, maintaining, and enhancing the company's internal control environment. As a member of the SEC Reporting, Consolidations & Internal Controls team, this position will support the design, implementation, documentation, and testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Partnering closely with Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, IT, and business stakeholders, the Manager will help drive control readiness activities, support SOX compliance efforts, identify opportunities for process improvement, and contribute to the development of a scalable and sustainable control framework as the organization continues to evolve.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the design, implementation, documentation, and ongoing maintenance of the company's internal control framework, including controls over financial reporting, IT general controls, and key business processes.
  • Lead SOX compliance activities, including risk assessments, control documentation, testing coordination, deficiency tracking, and remediation efforts.
  • Partner with Accounting, Finance, IT, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders to assess control effectiveness and address identified risks.
  • Support internal control readiness initiatives associated with SpinCo and standalone public company requirements.
  • Evaluate business processes and identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve operational efficiency, and mitigate risk.
  • Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders to facilitate audits and management testing activities.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and process documentation that support a strong business process and IT control environment.
  • Monitor regulatory and compliance requirements and help ensure the organization remains aligned with evolving standards and expectations.
  • Track and report on control deficiencies, remediation activities, and overall compliance progress to management.
  • Support system implementations, process changes, and other business initiatives by assessing control implications and recommending appropriate solutions.
  • Prepare analyses, presentations, and reports for management and key stakeholders.
  • Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, internal controls, SOX compliance, audit, financial reporting, or a related function.
  • Experience designing, implementing, or evaluating internal controls over financial reporting.
  • CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Technical & Leadership Skills

  • Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, SOX compliance requirements, and risk assessment methodologies.
  • Understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting processes, and business process and IT general control environments.
  • Experience documenting business processes and IT general controls to highlight the associated risks, controls, and any needed remediation activities.
  • Ability to identify control gaps, evaluate risks, and develop practical solutions.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting public company SOX compliance programs and internal control environments.
  • Demonstrated success driving process improvements and collaborating across Finance, Accounting, IT, and Audit functions.

Location:

The ideal candidate will be located in the Houston, TX or greater Washington D.C.-Baltimore area. While KBR strives to maintain a global, flexible, diverse, and sustainable work environment for our people, we currently offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid, remote working, and virtual delivery to help reinforce and strengthen our strong commitment to becoming a more socially sustainable company, allowing us to provide greater work-life balance and flexibility.

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 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.


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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions 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.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1998