Senior Manager, Controls and Revenue

KBR Careers; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Manager, Controls and Revenue to lead the internal audit function focused on revenue recognition, financial reporting risks, and SOX compliance. You will design and evaluate controls, partner with Accounting, Finance, and Legal, and guide remediation efforts.

You will oversee risk-based audits, strengthen governance, and mentor a team of audit professionals in a fast-paced environment. Public company experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, accounting, external audit, internal controls, or related function.
• 3+ years of people management or leadership experience.
• Experience evaluating and testing internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience working with revenue-related processes, financial reporting, and compliance requirements within a complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Revenue Risk & Controls: Lead evaluation of revenue-related processes and controls to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal requirements.
• Internal Controls & SOX Compliance: Oversee risk assessments, control evaluations, deficiency remediation, and monitoring of controls over financial reporting.
• Audit & Risk Management: Support risk-based audit plans focused on financial reporting, revenue processes, and operational risks.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Revenue Operations, Legal, and external auditors.
• Process Improvement & Governance: Drive initiatives to enhance control effectiveness, audit efficiency, and governance.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop audit and compliance professionals; foster accountability.
• Additional Responsibilities: Support the VP of Internal Audit on strategic initiatives and special projects.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Revenue recognition

GAAP knowledge

Audit leadership

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

12+ years in internal audit/financial controls

3+ years of people management

Experience testing internal controls over financial reporting

Experience with revenue-related processes and compliance

Job description

Title

Senior Manager, Controls and Revenue

We are KBR

When you become part of our KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through internal collaboration, and with our partners and customers, we’re defining tomorrow’s challenges, then providing the innovative solutions to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to Zero Harm and our Sustainability Platform.

Working with us means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions.

As the needs of the world change, we’re ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.

We are Finance

We are strategic partners to the business, providing financial leadership and insight that drives disciplined growth and long-term value creation. We operate across global markets, navigating complex regulatory environments and partnering cross-functionally to deliver practical, data-driven solutions. Our agility, commercial acumen, and commitment to operational excellence enable us to support the business at every stage of its evolution.

About The Role

The Senior Manager, Controls and Revenue plays a critical leadership role within the Internal Audit organization, providing oversight of the company’s internal control environment with a particular focus on revenue-related processes, financial reporting risks, and SOX compliance. Reporting to the VP of Internal Audit, this position will help drive the design, evaluation, and continuous improvement of controls that support accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Working closely with Accounting, Finance, Revenue Operations, Legal, and business leaders, the Senior Manager will assess risk, evaluate complex processes, provide guidance on control design and effectiveness, and support strategic initiatives impacting revenue recognition and financial reporting. This role combines internal controls expertise, technical accounting knowledge, and audit leadership to help strengthen the organization’s governance, risk management, and compliance framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Revenue Risk & Controls: Lead the evaluation of revenue-related processes and controls to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal control requirements, while identifying opportunities to strengthen the control environment.
• Internal Controls & SOX Compliance: Oversee SOX compliance activities, including risk assessments, control evaluations, deficiency remediation, and monitoring of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Audit & Risk Management: Partner with Internal Audit leadership to support the execution of risk-based audit plans focused on financial reporting, revenue processes, and key operational risks.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Revenue Operations, Legal, and external auditors to address complex control, compliance, and financial reporting matters.
• Process Improvement & Governance: Drive initiatives that enhance control effectiveness, audit efficiency, risk management practices, and overall governance across the organization.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop audit and compliance professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Additional Responsibilities: Support the VP of Internal Audit on strategic initiatives, special projects, and emerging risk and compliance matters as needed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, accounting, external audit, internal controls, SOX compliance, financial reporting, or a related function.
• 3+ years of people management or leadership experience.
• Experience evaluating and testing internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience working with revenue-related processes, financial reporting, and compliance requirements within a complex organization.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance, internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and audit practices.
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting processes, and revenue recognition principles.
• Experience evaluating control design, identifying process risks, and developing practical remediation recommendations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and effectively communicate complex risks, controls, and compliance matters to leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing presentations, reports, and executive-level recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting or consulting experience, preferably with a Big Four or national firm.
• Experience supporting a publicly traded company and SOX-compliant environment.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives, process improvement efforts, and development of high-performing teams.

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&DD, 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’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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