Senior Revenue & Controls Lead — Internal Audit

KBR Careers; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Manager, Controls and Revenue to lead internal audit efforts around revenue recognition, financial reporting risks, and SOX compliance. This role reports to the VP of Internal Audit and collaborates with Accounting, Finance, Revenue Operations, Legal, and external auditors.

The position emphasizes control design, risk evaluation, and leadership of audit teams to strengthen governance and compliance within a global organization.

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, 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.

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.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Audit practices

Analytical thinking

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

KBR is seeking a Senior Manager, Controls and Revenue to lead internal audit efforts around revenue recognition, financial reporting risks, and SOX compliance. This role reports to the VP of Internal Audit and collaborates with Accounting, Finance, Revenue Operations, Legal, and external auditors.

The position emphasizes control design, risk evaluation, and leadership of audit teams to strengthen governance and compliance within a global organization.