SEC Reporting Leader — Accounting Policy & Compliance

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote options

Career development

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Accounting Policy to lead external financial reporting and maintain the company’s accounting policy framework. The role partners with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure compliance with U.S.

GAAP and SEC regulations. Responsibilities include preparing SEC filings, evaluating complex transactions, and driving process improvements across reporting and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or technical accounting experience.
• 3+ years of people management or leadership experience.
• CPA or equivalent professional accounting certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, earnings releases, and other SEC filings.
• Research, evaluate, and document accounting conclusions for complex and non-routine transactions.
• Maintain the company’s accounting policy framework and assess the impact of new standards.
• Partner with accounting, FP&A, Tax, Legal, Investor Relations, and external auditors.
• Support SOX compliance and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals while fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Support acquisitions and other strategic initiatives as needed

Skills

U.S. GAAP

SEC reporting

Financial statements

External auditors

SOX

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent preferred

Job description

KBR is seeking a Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Accounting Policy to lead external financial reporting and maintain the company’s accounting policy framework. The role partners with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure compliance with U.S.

GAAP and SEC regulations. Responsibilities include preparing SEC filings, evaluating complex transactions, and driving process improvements across reporting and controls.