Internal Controls Manager, SOX & ICFR (Hybrid/Remote)

KBR Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR seeks an Internal Controls Manager to establish, maintain, and enhance the company’s ICFR framework. You will partner with Accounting, Finance, IT, and Audit to drive SOX readiness, control testing, and process improvements.

Based in the Washington DC area with hybrid/remote options, the role requires 7+ years in accounting/internal controls and strong US GAAP knowledge. CPA preferred, capable of leading cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, internal controls, SOX compliance, audit, financial reporting, or related function.
• Experience designing, implementing, or evaluating internal controls over financial reporting.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks and risk assessment methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, documentation, and ongoing maintenance of internal control framework for financial reporting and ITGCs.
• Coordinate SOX compliance activities, including risk assessments, control documentation, testing, deficiencies, and remediation.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, IT, Internal Audit, and stakeholders to assess control effectiveness.
• Support SpinCo readiness and standalone public company requirements.
• Identify opportunities to reinforce controls and improve efficiency.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders for audits and testing.
• Develop and maintain policies and process documentation for control environments.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and ensure alignment with evolving standards.
• Track deficiencies and remediation progress; report to management.
• Assist in system implementations and process changes by assessing control implications.
• Prepare analyses and management reports; contribute to special projects.

Skills

SOX compliance

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Documentation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Project management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, internal controls, SOX compliance, or related function

CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred

Job description

KBR seeks an Internal Controls Manager to establish, maintain, and enhance the company’s ICFR framework. You will partner with Accounting, Finance, IT, and Audit to drive SOX readiness, control testing, and process improvements.

Based in the Washington DC area with hybrid/remote options, the role requires 7+ years in accounting/internal controls and strong US GAAP knowledge. CPA preferred, capable of leading cross-functional initiatives.