Foreign Exchange & Benefits Accounting Manager

KBR, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. seeks a Foreign Exchange & Benefits Accounting Manager to serve as the primary accounting partner to the Foreign Exchange and Compensation & Benefits functions within Corporate Accounting.

The role partners with Treasury, HR, and business units to ensure accurate pension and benefit plan accounting, FX exposure management, and hedge accounting. The position leads monthly closes, coordinates with internal and external auditors, and drives process improvements while ensuring SOX controls

Qualifications

• 9+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience with SAP, Hyperion HFM, Microsoft Dynamics.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytic skills and ability to plan and organize.

Responsibilities

• Lead benefits accounting for pension and other post-retirement plans; manage deferred compensation and stock-based compensation accounting.
• Oversee foreign currency transactions, FX hedging, and debt instruments; ensure ASC 815 and ASC 830 compliance.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for Treasury and Benefits accounting; coordinate with auditors.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Hyperion HFM

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Title:

Foreign Exchange & Benefits Accounting Manager

KBR is a dynamic solutions provider to governmental and commercial customers globally. As part of the Corporate Accounting organization, the Foreign Exchange & Benefits Accounting Manager serves as the primary accounting partner to the Foreign Exchange and Compensation & Benefits functions as well as accounting and finance professionals across KBR.

Key Focus Areas Include:

• Employee benefit plans such as:
  • Health and Welfare
  • Retirement
  • Defined Pension
  • Incentive Programs
  • PTO
• Foreign currency transactions
• Debt instruments
• Derivative financial instruments
• Hedge accounting.

The position requires the ability to partner among many team members, including:

• Corporate Accounting and Planning to ensure proper input is provided for accurate budgets and forecasts.
• KBR segment accounting teams to communicate impacts of benefits costs as well as foreign exchange changes.
• Collaborate with Treasury teams to ensure up-to-date debt compliance and proper hedge accounting
• HR and Benefits teams to ensure benefits accounting aligns with current business practices

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• The position requires leadership and direct manager oversight of employees and is responsible for work assignments, performance reviews, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.
• Lead the implementation and development of new procedures and features to improve the workflow of the organization and provide training for new or existing staff if necessary.

Benefits Accounting Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and reporting for pension and other post-retirement benefit plans.
• Oversee accounting for deferred compensation arrangements.
• Manage accounting for stock-based compensation programs.
• Review actuarial reports and ensure accurate recording of pension and benefit obligations.
• Coordinate with Compensation & Benefits leadership regarding employee benefit programs.
• Support annual audits related to employee benefit plans.
• Prepare benefit-related financial statement disclosures.
• Monitor compliance with ASC 715 and ASC 718.

FX, Debt & Hedging Responsibilities

• Manage accounting related to foreign currency transactions and foreign exchange exposure.
• Review foreign currency remeasurement and translation calculations.
• Monitor currency translation adjustments for accuracy.
• Analyze and record foreign exchange gains and losses.
• Oversee accounting for debt instruments, revolving credit facilities, and financing arrangements.
• Review debt schedules, issuance costs, and interest expense accounting.
• Manage derivative accounting activities, including FX and interest rate hedging instruments.
• Support hedge designation, documentation, and effectiveness testing requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ASC 815 and ASC 830.
• Partner directly with the Treasurer regarding financing activities and risk management strategies.

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for Treasury and Benefits accounting areas.
• Review and approve account reconciliations.
• Support preparation of quarterly and annual disclosures.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of new standards.
• Maintain effective SOX controls and support testing with internal and external auditors.

Planning, Analysis & Process Improvement

• Support budgeting and forecasting by providing input on benefit expenses, pension costs, foreign exchange impacts, and interest expense.
• Perform variance analysis and provide business insights to management.
• Partner with FP&A on long-range planning activities.
• Identify automation and process improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen controls and efficiency.

Key Qualifications:

Required:

• 9+ years of accounting experience
• Experience with SAP, Hyperion HFM, Microsoft Dynamics
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to effectively work cross-functionally, and with all levels of management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytic skills and demonstrated ability to plan and organize.

Preferred:

• Capable of multi-tasking, prioritizing, and leading teams and initiatives.
• Experience in corporate Benefits Accounting and/or Foreign Exchange

Ideal Candidate

• Trusted business partner with expertise in benefits, foreign currency, debt, derivatives, and hedge accounting.
• Demonstrates leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable explaining complex accounting matters to business leaders.

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.