Senior Manager, Tax Accounting

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Careers in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Manager, Tax Accounting to lead Trinzic's global income tax accounting and reporting in accordance with ASC 740. You will partner with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and Internal Audit to ensure accurate tax disclosures and strong internal controls.

The role requires 8+ years in tax accounting and a CPA or equivalent is preferred. This position offers growth as Trinzic transitions during the separation from KBR's Mission Technology Solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive tax, accounting, financial reporting, or related experience.
• Experience managing tax professionals in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Significant experience preparing and reviewing income tax provisions under ASC 740.
• Experience coordinating or supporting global tax reporting processes within a multinational organization.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and tax-related financial reporting requirements.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly and annual global income tax provision process under ASC 740.
• Coordinate with regional tax teams for data collection and validation.
• Review and approve tax provision calculations, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Partner with Accounting, SEC Reporting, Treasury, and Legal on disclosures.
• Own reconciliation and analysis of tax balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Research tax accounting matters and assess financial reporting impacts.
• Maintain internal controls over tax accounting and SOX compliance.
• Support tax examinations and audits with external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with finance teams on business initiatives and tax implications.
• Drive process improvements and leverage tax technology.

Skills

ASC 740

Tax provision

Global tax reporting

Internal controls

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Tax software

SEC reporting systems

Job description

Senior Manager, Tax Accounting

The Senior Manager, Tax Accounting is responsible for leading Trinzic's global income tax accounting and reporting processes in accordance with ASC 740. Reporting to the Director, Global Tax Reporting & U.S. Tax Compliance, this role oversees the preparation and review of the quarterly and annual income tax provision, tax-related financial statement disclosures, effective tax rate analyses, deferred tax accounting, uncertain tax positions, and related forecasting activities. The Senior Manager partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, Internal Audit, and members of the global tax organization to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting, maintain a strong internal control environment, support financial reporting requirements, and drive continuous improvement across the Company's tax reporting processes. Trinzic is being established as an independent public company through the planned separation of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, which is expected to be completed on January 4, 2027. This role offers a unique opportunity to join the organization during a pivotal period of growth and transformation, helping build and strengthen the tax accounting, reporting, and governance processes that will support Trinzic's long-term success while enabling critical government and commercial missions around the world.

Key Responsibilities

Global Tax Accounting & Reporting

• Lead the quarterly and annual global income tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740, including:
• Current and deferred tax calculations
• Effective tax rate analysis
• Return-to-provision analyses
• Uncertain tax positions
• Deferred tax asset and liability accounting
• Income tax footnote and related financial statement disclosures

Global Provision Coordination

• Coordinate with regional tax teams to ensure timely and accurate collection and validation of data supporting the global tax provision process.

Provision Review & Oversight

• Review and approve tax provision calculations, journal entries, tax account reconciliations, and supporting workpapers prepared by team members to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with ASC 740 and company policies.

Financial Reporting Partnership

• Partner with Corporate Accounting and SEC Reporting teams to ensure accurate reporting of tax balances, tax expense, and related disclosures in financial statements.

Account Reconciliations & Analysis

• Own the reconciliation and analysis of tax-related balance sheet and income statement accounts, including current taxes payable, income tax receivable, deferred tax assets, deferred tax liabilities, valuation allowances, and uncertain tax positions.

Technical Tax Accounting

• Research and analyze tax accounting matters, changes in tax regulations, and business transactions to assess financial reporting impacts and support technical accounting conclusions.

Internal Controls & Governance

• Maintain and enhance effective internal controls over tax accounting and reporting processes, including compliance with SOX requirements, documentation standards, and tax governance policies.

Audit Support

• Coordinate and support tax examinations and financial statement audits through the preparation of supporting documentation and collaboration with external auditors, advisors, and tax authorities.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, and other stakeholders to support the analysis of tax accounting implications and provide tax-related guidance on business initiatives.

Process Improvement & Technology

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to tax accounting processes, data management, automation, and reporting capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to leverage tax technology and ERP functionality to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise and develop tax accounting professionals, providing technical guidance, coaching, performance feedback, and career development support.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support special projects, tax planning initiatives, and other department priorities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive tax, accounting, financial reporting, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing tax professionals in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Significant experience preparing and reviewing income tax provisions under ASC 740.
• Experience coordinating or supporting global tax reporting processes within a multinational organization.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and tax-related financial reporting requirements.
• Experience within a publicly traded company, large corporate environment, public accounting firm, or a combination thereof.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Strong knowledge of ASC 740, income tax accounting principles, and tax-related financial reporting requirements.
• Strong understanding of global income tax provision processes, deferred tax accounting, uncertain tax positions, effective tax rate analyses, and tax-related financial statement disclosures.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting complex tax accounting issues, business transactions, and changes in tax legislation to determine financial reporting impacts.
• Ability to research and analyze tax and accounting issues and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience working within a multinational reporting environment and collaborating with global finance and tax stakeholders.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex tax matters to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with tax reporting, accounting, and ERP systems, including the use of technology and automation to improve process efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting or tax-related systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big Four or national accounting firm.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting requirements, income tax footnote disclosures, and public company financial reporting obligations.
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls related to tax accounting and reporting.
• Demonstrated success driving process improvements, automation initiatives, or tax technology enhancements.

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&D, 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 – Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies worldwide accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.

Equity and Diversity Statement

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.