Global Controller & Reporting Leader (SEC/SOX)

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

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.