Senior Manager, Tax Accounting

KBR Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Manager, Tax Accounting to lead US tax provisions, reporting, and compliance under ASC 740. You will partner with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and Legal to drive accurate financial disclosures and tax strategy.

The role requires 8+ years in tax/accounting, CPA preferred, and strong Excel and cross-functional collaboration. Flexible arrangements include hybrid/remote options across the US.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and US corporate income tax principles.
• Ability to research tax and accounting issues and provide practical recommendations.
• Experience supporting audits, financial reporting, or tax-related compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provisions and related disclosures.
• Coordinate with Corporate Accounting and SEC Reporting for accurate tax reporting in financial statements.
• Assist with federal, state, and local income tax compliance and timely filings.
• Support tax planning initiatives and respond to audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Help maintain SOX controls and documentation related to tax accounting and reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve tax processes and automation.

Skills

ASC 740 knowledge

Tax accounting

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are KBR

Title

Senior Manager, Tax Accounting

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.

In September 2025, we announced that we are spinning our Mission Technology Solutions business into a separate public company. This role would ultimately be part of that new company. Our Mission Technology Solutions business partners with governments and defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and critical infrastructure customers to deliver high-end engineering, science, technology, and mission support solutions. From national security and readiness to advanced research, cyber, logistics, and life-cycle sustainment, our teams help customers solve complex challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. Whether supporting operations on the ground, at sea, in the air, or in space, our clients trust us to deliver mission‑critical capabilities every day.

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, Tax Accounting is responsible for supporting the company’s U.S. tax accounting function, including the preparation and review of income tax provisions, tax‑related financial reporting, and compliance with ASC 740 requirements. This role plays an important part in ensuring accurate tax accounting, supporting financial statement disclosures, and maintaining compliance with applicable tax regulations.

Partnering closely with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and external advisors, the Manager will contribute to tax planning initiatives, support audits and regulatory inquiries, and help drive continuous improvement across tax processes, controls, and reporting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740, including effective tax rate analyses, deferred tax calculations, and supporting tax‑related financial statement disclosures.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting and SEC Reporting teams to ensure accurate reporting of tax balances, tax expense, and related disclosures in financial statements.
• Support U.S. federal, state, and local income tax compliance activities by coordinating with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure timely and accurate filings.
• Research and analyze tax accounting matters, changes in tax regulations, and business transactions to assess financial reporting impacts and support technical accounting conclusions.
• Support the maintenance of effective internal controls over tax accounting and reporting processes, including compliance with SOX requirements and documentation standards.
• Assist with tax audits, examinations, and information requests from external auditors and tax authorities.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, and other stakeholders to provide tax‑related guidance and support business initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance tax processes, reporting accuracy, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Support the management of relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and service providers.
• Participate in special projects, tax planning initiatives, and other tax‑related matters as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive tax, accounting, financial reporting, or related experience.
• Experience supporting income tax accounting under ASC 740.
• Experience working with U.S. federal and state income tax compliance processes.
• Experience supporting audits, financial reporting, or tax‑related compliance activities.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and U.S. corporate income tax principles.
• Understanding of tax provision processes, deferred taxes, effective tax rate calculations, and tax‑related financial reporting requirements.
• 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 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.
• 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 a publicly traded company and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls related to tax accounting and reporting.
• Demonstrated success driving process improvements, automation initiatives, or tax technology enhancements.

Location:

The ideal candidate will be located in the Houston, TX or greater Washington D.C.-Baltimore area. While KBR strives to maintain a global, flexible, diverse, and sustainable work environment for our people, we currently offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid, remote working, and virtual delivery to help reinforce and strengthen our strong commitment to becoming a more socially sustainable company, allowing us to provide greater work‑life balance and flexibility.

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 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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