Lead Accountant

Trinzic; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible work schedule

Descrizione del lavoro

KBR, a global engineering and technology leader, seeks a Lead Accountant to shape the accounting and financial reporting infrastructure as Trinzic spins off. The role supports monthly and quarterly closes, financial reporting, and corporate accounting while collaborating with Finance, Tax, Internal Controls, and business leaders during a transformational period.

The ideal candidate brings strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration and

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in public or corporate settings.
• CPA preferred; strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.

Mansioni

• Lead components of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze results, investigate variances, and support management reporting.
• Assist with financial statements and reporting packages.
• Prepare cash flow analyses and supporting documentation.
• Support consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and journal entries.
• Assist in SEC filings information preparation and review.
• Collaborate with auditors and provide schedules and analyses.
• Support SOX controls and internal control procedures.
• Identify process improvements in accounting and reporting.

Conoscenze

U.S. GAAP expertise

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Formazione

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

CPA certification

Strumenti

Oracle SmartView

HFM

Descrizione del lavoro

Title:

Lead Accountant

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

KBR is seeking a Lead Accountant to help shape the accounting and financial reporting infrastructure of Trinzic as it prepares to launch as a newly independent public company. In this high-visibility role, you will support key aspects of the monthly and quarterly close process, financial reporting, and corporate accounting activities while collaborating with Finance, Tax, Internal Controls, and business leaders across the organization. We are seeking a technically strong accounting professional with a solid understanding of financial statements, U.S. GAAP, and accounting processes who thrives in a dynamic environment and is excited to learn, grow, and contribute during a transformational period for the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and prepare supporting schedules for management reporting.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements and related reporting packages.
• Prepare statement of cash flow analyses and supporting documentation.
• Support consolidation activities, including intercompany eliminations and consolidation journal entries.
• Assist in the preparation of information used in SEC filings and other external reporting requirements.
• Partner with internal and external auditors by providing analyses, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Support SOX compliance activities and execution of internal control procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and control effectiveness.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Internal Controls, and business stakeholders to support corporate accounting objectives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced accounting team members.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a combination of both.
• Experience supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, or analyzing financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Understanding of statement of cash flow preparation and financial statement relationships.
• Experience working within a large or complex business environment.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Ability to research accounting issues, exercise sound professional judgment, and communicate recommendations effectively.
• Ability to analyze financial information and identify trends, risks, and reporting impacts.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build strong working relationships.
• Ability to provide guidance and support to less experienced team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification.
• Public accounting experience, including Big 4 or other national/regional accounting firms.
• Experience with financial consolidations and intercompany accounting.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting activities, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
• Experience with financial reporting and consolidation systems such as Oracle SmartView, HFM, or similar platforms.
• Experience within government contracting or another highly regulated industry.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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’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.