Senior SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Lead

KBR, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Relocation benefits

Flexible work schedule

Professional development

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Lead Accountant, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to drive external financial reporting and public-company compliance. You will prepare and review SEC filings, validate required disclosures, and ensure timely and accurate reporting across finance teams.

The role requires strong U.S. GAAP expertise, experience with SEC processes, and collaboration with Corporate Accounting, Internal Controls, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and external auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or SEC reporting experience.
• Experience preparing or supporting SEC filings within a public company environment.
• Experience applying U.S. GAAP to complex accounting matters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support the review of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and other disclosures.
• Coordinate collection and analysis of information for external reporting.
• Draft and maintain footnotes, disclosures, and supporting documentation.
• Research and apply U.S. GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements to complex matters.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting and stakeholders to ensure accuracy of reported information.
• Support earnings-related materials and other external reporting communications.
• Assist with XBRL reporting and related compliance.
• Support SOX controls and internal control over financial reporting.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for quarterly/annual reporting.
• Identify improvements to reporting processes and controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring juniors

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Oracle SmartView

HFM

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Lead Accountant, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to drive external financial reporting and public-company compliance. You will prepare and review SEC filings, validate required disclosures, and ensure timely and accurate reporting across finance teams.

The role requires strong U.S. GAAP expertise, experience with SEC processes, and collaboration with Corporate Accounting, Internal Controls, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and external auditors.