Senior Manager, Internal Controls & SOX Compliance

KBR Technical Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

FSA

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Manager of Internal Controls in Houston to establish and enhance the company’s ICFR framework. You will lead SOX compliance, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure regulatory alignment while driving control improvement initiatives.

The role requires a CPA or equivalent certification, deep GAAP understanding, and the ability to manage audits and remediation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, document, and maintain internal control framework over financial reporting.
• Lead SOX compliance activities, including risk assessments, documentation, testing coordination, deficiency tracking, and remediation.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, IT, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders to assess control effectiveness and address risks.
• Support internal control readiness initiatives for SpinCo and standalone public company requirements.
• Evaluate business processes and identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and mitigate risk.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders to facilitate audits and testing activities.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and process documentation supporting IC environment.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and ensure alignment with evolving standards.
• Track and report control deficiencies and remediation progress to management.
• Support system implementations and process changes by assessing control implications.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal controls

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

KBR is seeking a Manager of Internal Controls in Houston to establish and enhance the company’s ICFR framework. You will lead SOX compliance, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure regulatory alignment while driving control improvement initiatives.

The role requires a CPA or equivalent certification, deep GAAP understanding, and the ability to manage audits and remediation in a dynamic environment.