Senior Manager, Internal Controls & SOX Compliance

kbr; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Manager, Internal Controls to lead the design, implementation, and testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and SOX compliance. The role partners with Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, and IT to drive control readiness and ensure regulatory alignment.

Responsibilities include overseeing SOX activities, evaluating control effectiveness, and supporting readiness for public company reporting as the organization evolves.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a 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 pro qualification.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, document, and maintain internal control framework including ICFR and IT general controls.
• Lead SOX compliance activities: risk assessments, control documentation, testing coordination, remediation.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, IT, Internal Audit, and stakeholders to assess control effectiveness and address risks.
• Support readiness for SpinCo and standalone public company requirements.
• Evaluate business processes to strengthen controls and improve efficiency.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders for audits and testing.

Skills

SOX compliance

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Audit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

CPA or equivalent

Job description

KBR in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Manager, Internal Controls to lead the design, implementation, and testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and SOX compliance. The role partners with Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, and IT to drive control readiness and ensure regulatory alignment.

Responsibilities include overseeing SOX activities, evaluating control effectiveness, and supporting readiness for public company reporting as the organization evolves.