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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.

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