SEC Reporting Manager

Kontoor Brands; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Kontoor Brands is looking for a Manager - SEC Reporting to oversee external financial reporting and ensure compliance with SEC requirements. This role will involve collaboration with various departments and oversight of consolidated financial statements.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and at least 3 years of relevant experience, including Big 4 firm experience. Kontoor offers a culture of belonging, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities for its employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate financial reporting or related function.
• Minimum 5 years of Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm experience.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of financial statements for SEC filings.
• Collaboration with departments for accurate reporting.
• Research and resolve accounting issues.

Skills

Financial accounting and reporting acumen

Understanding of US GAAP

Detail-oriented

Critical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

CPA or equivalent international certification

Tools

SAP Group Reporting

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler, Lee and Helly Hansen. Kontoor Brands is a purpose‑led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best‑in‑class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long‑term value for its stakeholders.

Job Posting:

Manager - SEC Reporting

Job Summary

The Manager - SEC Reporting will oversee and have primary responsibility for the Company’s external financial reporting. In addition to external reporting, the Manager will have direct involvement in the consolidated financial close and certain technical accounting research and implementation projects as they arise. The Manager will serve as a key member of the Corporate Accounting & Reporting team and work cross‑functionally with Corporate FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal and Investor Relations to support company‑specific timelines and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and review of consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures for presentation in the Form 10‑Q, Form 10‑K SEC filings.
• Oversight and review of tie‑out procedures to support MD&A, footnotes and press release documentation.
• Collaboration with Kontoor Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury and Benefits to ensure timely and accurate reporting of information, including Form 8‑K, Form‑SD, pension financial statements.
• Planning, oversight and review of all XBRL filings.
• Research, summarize and conclude on accounting issues and new accounting pronouncements, SEC requirements, etc. as related to current reporting issues.
• Oversight and maintenance of financial processes and controls related to Sarbanes‑Oxley 404 compliance requirements.
• Assist with ad‑hoc projects related to financial reporting topics.
• Lead, engage and develop financial reporting staff, and prepare them for succession opportunities.

Leadership

• Lead projects to identify and implement financial reporting changes.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance financial reporting and make processes more effective and efficient.
• Build relationships with key business partners.
• Lead meetings, discussions and training.
• Communicate effectively.
• Coach, develop and evaluate financial reporting employees.

Requirements

Years of Related Professional Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate financial reporting or a related function.
• Minimum 5 years of Big 4 or mid‑tier accounting firm experience or experience in a US publicly traded company.
• Knowledge of and experience with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including SOX internal controls.

Educational/ Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA or equivalent international certification required.

Skills

• Strong financial accounting and reporting acumen.
• Understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including SOX internal controls.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proactiveness and sense of urgency.
• Technology forward‑thinking.
• Project management, time management and prioritization skills.
• Strategic mindset.
• Strong work ethic with self‑accountability for high quality deliverables.
• Well‑organized and thorough.
• Communication skills and ability to effectively lead discussions/meetings.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with business partners.
• Adaptable with the ability to handle competing priorities and requests.
• Receptive to receiving and delivering direct, constructive feedback.
• Desire for continuous improvement.

Software

Experience with ERP systems and other financial systems:

• SAP Group Reporting and SAP S/4
• Workiva
• AuditBoard
• Blackline
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)

Evolving Leader

Global Agility – Leads diverse teams, adapts amidst ambiguity.

Purposeful Integrity – Leads with values, earns the team’s trust, handles conflicts ethically.

Strategic Foresight – Connects teamwork to business strategy.

Customer Centric Innovation – Leads improvements rooted in customer needs.

Urgency for Impact – Drives priorities forward with pace and purpose.

Bold Accountability – Sets high standards and models responsibility.

Empowered Collaboration – Builds inclusive teams, collaborates across functions.

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high‑performing teams that both unlock our individual uniqueness and harness our collaborative talents.