Senior Internal Controls Manager - SOX & ICFR (Hybrid)

KBR Careers; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Manager of Internal Controls to establish and enhance the company’s ICFR framework, supporting SOX compliance and coordinating with Accounting, IT, and Audit. The role focuses on process improvements, control readiness for SpinCo, and delivering governance across financial reporting and IT controls.

The candidate will partner with cross-functional teams to assess control effectiveness and implement scalable control solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks and SOX requirements.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and control documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, document, and maintain internal control framework for financial reporting and ITGCs.
• Lead SOX compliance activities including risk assessments and remediation.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Finance, IT, and Audit to assess control effectiveness and address risks.
• Support SpinCo-related control readiness and standalone company requirements.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with external auditors and internal stakeholders during audits.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal controls

GAAP knowledge

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

KBR is seeking a Manager of Internal Controls to establish and enhance the company’s ICFR framework, supporting SOX compliance and coordinating with Accounting, IT, and Audit. The role focuses on process improvements, control readiness for SpinCo, and delivering governance across financial reporting and IT controls.

The candidate will partner with cross-functional teams to assess control effectiveness and implement scalable control solutions in a dynamic environment.