Global Tax Strategy Director - ASC 740 & US Compliance

KBR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director, Global Tax Reporting & U.S. Tax Compliance at KBR leads the global income tax provision under ASC 740 and oversees U.S. direct and indirect tax compliance.

You will partner with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, and external advisors to drive improvements, manage tax risk, and support governance during a pivotal corporate transition. Reporting to the Head of Tax, you will shape the tax strategy, oversee audits and forecasts, and lead a team to ensure accurate, timely tax reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including global income tax accounting and ASC 740 provisions.
• 3-5+ years of people management experience leading professional teams.
• Experience in a publicly traded multinational company, large corporate environment, or public accounting.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global income tax accounting and reporting under ASC 740, including quarterly and annual provisions and disclosures.
• Oversee U.S. federal, state, and local direct tax compliance, and indirect tax processes (sales/use, gross receipts, etc.).
• Manage U.S. international tax reporting, foreign tax credits, GILTI, Subpart F, and related forecasting.
• Maintain SOX-compliant tax governance, internal controls, and risk assessments.
• Partner with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, and external advisors on tax planning and initiatives.
• Develop quarterly and annual effective tax rate forecasts and cash tax projections.
• Lead tax audits, examinations, and regulatory inquiries; drive process improvements and technology adoption.

Job description

The Director, Global Tax Reporting & U.S. Tax Compliance at KBR leads the global income tax provision under ASC 740 and oversees U.S. direct and indirect tax compliance.

You will partner with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, and external advisors to drive improvements, manage tax risk, and support governance during a pivotal corporate transition. Reporting to the Head of Tax, you will shape the tax strategy, oversee audits and forecasts, and lead a team to ensure accurate, timely tax reporting