Senior Internal Controls Leader: SOX & Compliance

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

KBR seeks a Senior Manager, Internal Controls to establish, maintain, and enhance the company’s internal control environment. You will support ICFR, SOX readiness, and collaborate with Accounting, IT, Finance, and Audit to strengthen control effectiveness and drive risk reduction.

The role emphasizes scalable control frameworks, regulatory compliance, and coordination across SpinCo transitions and public company requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in accounting, internal controls, SOX, audit, or related function.
• Experience designing, implementing, or evaluating internal controls over financial reporting.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the company’s internal control framework over financial reporting.
• Lead SOX compliance activities, including risk assessments and remediation efforts.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Finance, IT, Internal Audit, and stakeholders to assess control effectiveness.
• Support SpinCo and standalone public company readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Identify control gaps and implement practical remediation and process improvements.
• Facilitate audits and management testing with external auditors and internal teams.
• Develop policies and process documentation supporting IT and business controls.

Skills

Internal controls

SOX compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent

Job description

KBR seeks a Senior Manager, Internal Controls to establish, maintain, and enhance the company’s internal control environment. You will support ICFR, SOX readiness, and collaborate with Accounting, IT, Finance, and Audit to strengthen control effectiveness and drive risk reduction.

The role emphasizes scalable control frameworks, regulatory compliance, and coordination across SpinCo transitions and public company requirements.