Manager, U.S. International Tax & Transfer Pricing

Trinzic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinzic, the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions, seeks a Manager, U.S. International Tax & Transfer Pricing in Houston to lead global tax compliance and transfer pricing.

You will collaborate with accounting, treasury, FP&A, and legal teams to optimize tax planning and reporting for a multinational footprint. The role demands deep knowledge of GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, foreign tax credits, and OECD transfer pricing guidelines, with strong leadership and process-improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive corporate tax, international tax, transfer pricing, public accounting, or related experience.
• Experience supporting U.S. international tax compliance and reporting requirements for a multinational organization.
• Experience with transfer pricing analyses, documentation, and intercompany transactions.
• CPA, Master's in Taxation, or equivalent professional credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of U.S. international tax calculations supporting the Company's federal income tax return, including GILTI, Subpart F income, foreign tax credits, FDII, BEAT, earnings and profits, previously taxed earnings and profits (PTEP), and foreign information reporting requirements.
• Support the quarterly and annual tax provision process by preparing international tax provision calculations and collaborating with the Tax Accounting team on ASC 740 reporting requirements.
• Manage transfer pricing compliance activities, including preparation, review, and coordination of transfer pricing documentation, economic analyses, benchmarking studies, and intercompany charge calculations.
• Collaborate with business and finance stakeholders to support implementation and monitoring of transfer pricing policies, intercompany agreements, and cross-border transactions.
• Coordinate data collection and information requests from foreign subsidiaries, finance teams, and external advisors required for international tax compliance and transfer pricing reporting.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and OECD developments impacting international tax and transfer pricing requirements, including Pillar Two initiatives and evolving global tax regulations.
• Support tax planning initiatives, legal entity restructurings, acquisitions, dispositions, and other business transactions by evaluating international tax and transfer pricing implications.
• Assist with international tax audits, transfer pricing examinations, tax authority inquiries, and information requests by gathering documentation and coordinating responses.
• Partner with Treasury, Legal, FP&A, Accounting, Contracts, and business leadership to provide guidance on international tax matters affecting operational and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, documentation standards, and governance processes related to international tax compliance and transfer pricing activities.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and technology initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of international tax reporting and compliance processes.
• Support management of external tax advisors, transfer pricing consultants, and technology providers to ensure quality execution and alignment with department objectives.

Skills

GILTI

Subpart F

FDII

Foreign tax credits

Transfer pricing

OECD guidelines

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

CPA preferred

Master's in Taxation preferred

Tools

OneSource

Corptax

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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Manager, U.S. International Tax & Transfer Pricing

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Manager, U.S. International Tax & Transfer Pricing

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.

The Manager, U.S. International Tax & Transfer Pricing is responsible for supporting Trinzic's U.S. international tax and transfer pricing function, including compliance, reporting, and planning activities related to the Company's global operations. Reporting to the Director, Global Tax Reporting & U.S. Tax Compliance, this role leads the preparation and review of U.S. international tax calculations and transfer pricing analyses, including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, foreign tax credits, transfer pricing documentation, and other international tax reporting requirements. The Manager partners closely with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, external advisors, and members of the global tax organization to support tax compliance and financial reporting requirements, provide guidance on cross-border transactions, manage international tax risk, maintain a strong controls environment, and drive continuous improvement across the Company's international tax and transfer pricing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of U.S. international tax calculations supporting the Company's federal income tax return, including GILTI, Subpart F income, foreign tax credits, FDII, BEAT, earnings and profits, previously taxed earnings and profits (PTEP), and foreign information reporting requirements.
• Support the quarterly and annual tax provision process by preparing international tax provision calculations and collaborating with the Tax Accounting team on ASC 740 reporting requirements.
• Manage transfer pricing compliance activities, including preparation, review, and coordination of transfer pricing documentation, economic analyses, benchmarking studies, and intercompany charge calculations.
• Collaborate with business and finance stakeholders to support implementation and monitoring of transfer pricing policies, intercompany agreements, and cross-border transactions.
• Coordinate data collection and information requests from foreign subsidiaries, finance teams, and external advisors required for international tax compliance and transfer pricing reporting.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and OECD developments impacting international tax and transfer pricing requirements, including Pillar Two initiatives and evolving global tax regulations.
• Support tax planning initiatives, legal entity restructurings, acquisitions, dispositions, and other business transactions by evaluating international tax and transfer pricing implications.
• Assist with international tax audits, transfer pricing examinations, tax authority inquiries, and information requests by gathering documentation and coordinating responses.
• Partner with Treasury, Legal, FP&A, Accounting, Contracts, and business leadership to provide guidance on international tax matters affecting operational and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, documentation standards, and governance processes related to international tax compliance and transfer pricing activities.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and technology initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of international tax reporting and compliance processes.
• Support management of external tax advisors, transfer pricing consultants, and technology providers to ensure quality execution and alignment with department objectives.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive corporate tax, international tax, transfer pricing, public accounting, or related experience.
• Experience supporting U.S. international tax compliance and reporting requirements for a multinational organization.
• Experience with transfer pricing analyses, documentation, and intercompany transactions.
• CPA, Master's in Taxation, or equivalent professional credential preferred.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Working knowledge of U.S. international tax rules, including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, and foreign tax credit concepts.
• Understanding of transfer pricing principles, OECD guidelines, and intercompany pricing methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big Four or national accounting firm.
• Experience supporting a publicly traded company.
• Experience with OneSource, Corptax, SAP, Oracle, or similar tax and ERP systems.
• Experience with ASC 740 tax accounting concepts and international tax provision calculations.
• Experience supporting tax planning initiatives, business transactions, or organizational restructurings.

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 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.

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