Controller, Accounting & Reporting

kbi; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontoor Brands is seeking a Controller of Accounting and Reporting to oversee global accounting, financial reporting, including SEC reporting, and policy management. This role supervises the Corporate Accounting & Reporting team and partners across departments and with external advisors.

The Controller will lead close processes, SEC filings, and technical accounting research, participate in strategic transformations, and support sustainability and US benefit plan reporting; reports to CAO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of cumulative accounting/financial reporting experience.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SEC and SOX reporting requirements.
• Experience with Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm or a US publicly traded company.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close, consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and reporting.
• Lead SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K) and disclosure reviews; manage SOX controls.
• Drive technical accounting research and new standard implementations; ensure policy governance.
• Coordinate external audits and cross-functional finance initiatives relating to transformations and system changes.
• Support international accounting teams and sustainability reporting programs.

Skills

Accounting leadership

US GAAP

SOX

Tools

SAP

Blackline

Job description

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world's most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.

Job Posting:

Controller of Accounting and Reporting

Job Summary

The Controller of Accounting and Reporting has oversight for global accounting and financial reporting, including SEC reporting, internal management reporting, and accounting policies. This role directly supervises the Corporate Accounting & Reporting team. An essential requirement for this role is the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across departments at Kontoor, as well as with external advisors, to ensure all accounting and reporting issues are properly identified and addressed. This role will be a key leader in strategic initiatives such as acquisitions, dispositions and process changes. The role also includes responsibilities related to oversight of the Company's sustainability and U.S. benefit plan reporting. This role reports to the Chief Accounting Officer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial close process, including consolidation and internal reporting, intercompany eliminations, journal entries, SAP/consolidation system administration, chart of accounts maintenance, government data filings, and periodic balance sheet reviews across regional businesses. Provides central leadership to global accounting operations by scheduling regular and ad hoc meetings, proactively anticipating and delivering guidance on issues, and managing follow-up items.
• Lead the Corporate Accounting & Reporting team with responsibility for SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, etc.), disclosure reviews, applicable SOX control execution, and coordination with other departments related to quarterly earnings releases and scripts, investor materials and annual reports. Includes participation in quarterly Disclosure Committee meetings to present the Company's consolidated financial statements.
• Lead technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards, along with related documentation. Also provides input and participation in oversight related to global Blackline policies & governance, and relevant Business Process Controls, including evaluation of global internal control deficiencies and remediation plans.
• Coordinate external audit procedures for the global consolidated financial statement audit, and lead cross-functional collaboration with CFO, Tax, Treasury, Legal, FP&A, and Supply Chain on transactions such as tax reorganizations. Manage external specialists related to strategic projects and ad-hoc accounting projects.
• Provide support to the Kontoor international accounting teams, including acting as a liaison for statutory reporting and local compliance requirements.
• Lead accounting and reporting workstreams for global strategic transformation initiatives including acquisitions, dispositions, system implementations, and organizational design changes.
• Provide accounting & reporting leadership to the KTB sustainability team, including review of Kontoor's Sustainability Reports, oversight for external service providers, and participation in the Sustainability Council.
• Oversee financial reporting for US benefit plans, including coordination with the benefit plan auditor, and Kontoor's benefits team.

Leadership

• Demonstrates strong command of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (e.g., U.S. GAAP, SOX)
• Builds and mentors high-performing teams
• Builds and manages working relationships with Kontoor's global external auditors and other external service providers
• Proactively identifies financial and reporting risks and proposes/implements timely and workable solutions
• Evaluates processes for increased efficiency, including ability to lead transformation initiatives such as ERP implementations, automation, or process redesign
• Promotes a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development
• Effectively partners with senior leadership and peers to support business decisions with financial insights
• Influences cross-functional teams and drives alignment on financial priorities
• Manages multiple priorities and challenging deadlines with successful outcomes
• Adapts quickly to regulatory changes and evolving business needs
• Upholds the highest standards of ethical conduct in financial reporting
• Fosters a culture of transparency and trust

Requirements

Years of Related Professional Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of cumulative experience in accounting/financial reporting at a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm or a US publicly traded company
• Knowledge of and experience with US GAAP, SEC and SOX reporting requirements
• Progressively responsible accounting leadership experience with exposure to