Finance and Accounting Manager

KBR, Inc.; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Finance and Accounting Manager to own financial reporting, governance, and internal controls. You will ensure GL integrity and compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and UK GAAP, reporting to corporate and auditors. The role requires leadership of a Chennai-based team and collaboration across functions.

Hybrid work in Leatherhead with strategic focus on policy development, SOX, and regulatory compliance within a contracting environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in a matrix organisation and contracting/project environment
• Leadership experience—supervising teams
• Global collaboration—oversee Chennai team remotely
• Excel and financial data analysis proficiency
• Technical accounting mastery
• Audit liaison with internal and external audits
• Experience with SAP, Costpoint and Microsoft Dynamics
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance
• Desirable: experience in a publicly listed or US multinational company

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of accurate financial records and general ledger activity
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes with journals and reconciliations
• Lead the accounting team and oversee the Chennai team remotely
• Analyze balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure internal reporting meets needs of operations and leadership
• Support audits with internal and external regulators
• Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and controls
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve transparency

Skills

Excel

US GAAP

SOX

Leadership

Global collaboration

Contracting environment

Audit liaison

Financial reporting

IFRS/UK GAAP

Chennai oversight

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Costpoint

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to take ownership of financial reporting, governance, statutory compliance, and internal controls within a complex and dynamic business environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity of the general ledger, maintaining compliance with relevant regulations, and delivering accurate and timely financial information to support business decision-making.

Title

Finance and Accounting Manager

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to take ownership of financial reporting, governance, statutory compliance, and internal controls within a complex and dynamic business environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity of the general ledger, maintaining compliance with relevant regulations, and delivering accurate and timely financial information to support business decision-making.

As a key member of the finance team, you will be responsible for ensuring that all financial information reported to Corporate, external auditors, and regulatory bodies is complete, accurate, and fully compliant with US GAAP, IFRS, and UK GAAP. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, proven leadership capability, and experience operating within a project-based or contracting environment.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join KBR during a period of significant transformation. Following the announced spin-off of KBR's Government Solutions business into Trinzic, you will play a key role in supporting the business through this transition while helping to shape the future finance function. The spin-off creates unique opportunities for professional growth, increased responsibility, and long-term career development within a newly independent organisation.

This is an exciting time to join KBR as the company prepares for the forthcoming spin-off of its Government Solutions business into Trinzic, creating new opportunities for growth, transformation, and career development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance of accurate financial records and general ledger activity in compliance with regulatory standards of US & UK
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Lead, team of accounting professionals and manage oversight of team in Chennai; delegate tasks, provide guidance
• Analyse and reconcile complex balance sheet accounts; identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Ensure internal financial reporting meets the needs of both business operations and corporate leadership
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external auditors during annual audits, and other compliance engagements
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Participate in cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives to enhance accounting operations and financial transparency

Essential

What we are looking for

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience of working in a Matrix Organisation and contracting and project environment
• Leadership experience – Prior supervisory roles or experience leading teams
• Global collaboration – Ability to oversee and provide guidance to the Chennai team remotely
• Excel – Strong proficiency in financial data analysis and reporting
• Technical accounting mastery – Deep knowledge of accounting principles and standards
• Audit liaison skills – Familiarity with both internal and external audit processes
• Microsoft Dynamics proficiency – Hands-on experience with financial ERP systems such as SAP, Costpoint
• Process improvement mindset – Passion for optimizing and refining accounting workflows
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance

Desirable

• Experience working within a publicly listed organisation or US-based multinational company

Location

Leatherhead, Surrey (Hybrid – 3 days in the office)

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the projects we work on, restrictions relating to UK residency and nationality will apply. This includes a minimum of five years' continuous residency in the UK and the ability to meet the nationality requirements associated with the relevant security clearance level.

KBR Benefits & More

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