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Manager, Corporate Accounting

Location Houston, Texas Category Support Services Job Type Full time Job Id R2105426 Posted Date 04/24/2025
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Manager, Corporate Accounting

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 around the world 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.

Summary:

This position is responsible for various accounting activities related to Corporate assets and obligations, such as, prepaid expenses and insurances, fixed assets, leases and risk management. The scope of work also includes coordinating budgets and forecasts for these financial activities, as well as producing reports (Corporate and Corporate departments) and disclosure data required for KBR’s global operation. This position supervises/leads direct reports to accomplish many of these tasks. This position also provides special support for KBR’s IT operations.

Personal traits, such as planning and organization, strong analytic and proficient oral and written communications skills, and a collaborative personality, are required.  Technical abilities include experience with Costpoint, Oracle EPM and other ERP software (SAP and Dynamics), Excel / Word / Access proficiency, and a broad understanding of GAAP.

The position is a hybrid role and reports to the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting.

Supervisory Responsibilities:   

  • Daily employee (3 direct reports) supervision including work assignments, performance reviews, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.
  • Lead the implementation and development of new procedures and features to improve the workflow of the organization and provide training for new or existing staff if necessary.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Manage and oversee Corporate Balance Sheet and IT Accounting functional areas
  • Review accruals, reclass and inter-company entries required for Self-Insurance Reserves (i.e., Workers Comp, General Liability and Auto Liability) and Prepaid Insurance
  • Approval of Corporate journal entries for accruals, various corporate cost allocations.
  • Support the Global Month End Close Process
  • Review and analyze financial activities impacting the Corporate Balance Sheet & Cash Flow to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Review of monthly/quarterly reports and analysis to external reporting and internal/external auditors and respond regarding periodic information requests.
  • Resident subject matter expert on the Corporate Balance Sheet & Cash Flow and any other complex matters that relate to Corporate.
  • Generate and manage Global IT and IT portfolio financials and various analysis (actual/budget.)
  • Oversee and provide guidance related to the Global Cash Application process based in Chennai.
  • Manage and provide guidance related to the Global Fixed Asset & Lease Accounting Process
  • Lead month end close financial review meetings for Corporate, Global IT and IT portfolios
  • Drive and lead continuously improving and automating accounting and reporting initiatives.
  • Review and approve reconciliations and analysis

Qualifications, Skills, and Behaviors

  • Accounting Degree (advanced degree or CPA preferred)
  • 8+ years of experience in a general accounting environment preferably with a large corporation or auditing a large corporation.
    • Experience with managing/leading teams (5+years)
    • Experience with Costpoint, SAP,  Hyperion HFM, Microsoft Dynamics, (preferred)
    • Intermediate Project Management skills.
    • Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to effectively work cross-functionally, and with all levels of management.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    • Strong analytic skills and demonstrated ability to plan and organize.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Capable of multi-tasking, prioritizing, and working independently

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 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.​

Click here to learn more:  KBR Benefits

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 of 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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