Strategic U.S. Tax Compliance Lead

Trinzic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Career development

Relocation support

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Manager, U.S. Tax Compliance to lead the U.S. direct and indirect tax function for Trinzic during its spin-off.

You will oversee federal, state, and local tax filings, estimated payments, and related governance, while partnering with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and external advisors. Based in Houston, this role supports tax planning initiatives and maintains strong controls as Trinzic transitions in 2027, enabling critical government and commercial missions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive corporate tax, public accounting, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing tax professionals.
• Significant experience leading U.S. federal and state income tax compliance processes.
• Experience overseeing indirect tax compliance activities.
• Experience managing tax audits, examinations, notices, or tax controversy matters.
• Public accounting experience, preferably with Big Four or national firm.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. direct tax compliance: federal, state, and local filings and estimates.
• Oversee U.S. indirect tax compliance: sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, etc.
• Manage annual compliance calendar and coordinate resources.
• Support tax accounting for quarterly and annual provisions.
• Coordinate audits and communications with tax authorities and advisors.
• Guide business transactions with tax implications and governance considerations.
• Drive process improvements and leverage tax technology to automate reporting.
• Manage external tax advisors and service providers.

Skills

Tax compliance

SOX & controls

Tax research

Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

CPA preferred

Tools

OneSource Income Tax

Corptax

Vertex

Avalara

SAP

Oracle

Job description

KBR is seeking a Senior Manager, U.S. Tax Compliance to lead the U.S. direct and indirect tax function for Trinzic during its spin-off.

You will oversee federal, state, and local tax filings, estimated payments, and related governance, while partnering with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and external advisors. Based in Houston, this role supports tax planning initiatives and maintains strong controls as Trinzic transitions in 2027, enabling critical government and commercial missions