Title:
Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting (Hybrid)
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.
The Corporate Accounting Team is responsible for timely and accurate delivery of all day-to-day accounting and close activities at Corporate Finance, including general accounting, hedging, foreign exchange accounting, pension, benefits, intercompany, partnering with Enterprise Systems Team on ERP (SAP/Costpoint) accounting governance matters, and global statutory reporting.
This position will lead the Corporate Accounting team and will report to the Senior Director Corporate Finance (Corporate Controller).
Summary of the job duties include:
Accounting:
- Responsible for timely and accurate delivery of all day-to-day accounting and close activities at Corporate Finance, including general accounting, hedging, foreign Exchange Accounting, pension, benefits, intercompany and global statutory reporting
- Ensure adherence to Accounting Practices and Procedures (GAAP)
- Risk mitigation by ensuring presence and adherence to controls and compliance including SOX
- Ensure process documentation/procedures are developed and kept update at regular intervals
Team Management:
- Leading a high performing team of approx. 15 members, with 3 - 4 Managers as Direct Reports
- Manage, coach, and develop team; Ensure delivery of results through the team
- Back-up planning and ensure team members are cross trained for business continuity
Continuous improvements/Initiatives:
- Identify and implement process improvements/initiatives to bring efficiency, effectiveness, and cash flow savings
- Active participation and contribution to Corporate initiatives like EPR migration
Business Partnering:
- Develop and maintain trust-based relationship with Senior Stakeholders by contributing to their business goals
- Partner with Finance Leaders across the globe on several strategic initiatives
Qualifications, Experience and Behavioral requirements
- Accounting degree at an advanced level; CPA or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- Work experience of 10-15 years in various F&A roles
- 3-4 years of management experience
- Experience with SAP, Costpoint, NextGen EPM, Hyperion HFM, Microsoft Dynamics (preferred)
- Should have worked in a SOX process environment with multi-national organization of repute
- Experience of working in a virtual environment and dealing with stakeholders at senior leadership level from diverse background and nationalities
- Strong interpersonal skills including communication (both verbal and written) and articulation and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Business savvy, ability to work with tight timelines and pressure
- Should display continuous improvement mindset and should have led process improvements; candidate with knowledge on lean / Six Sigma preferred
- Need to possess the KBR Leadership Imperatives recommended for this level and as KBR Values (We value our people; We deliver; We are people of integrity; We empower; We are a team of teams)
- Based on the business need:
- Willing to travel (frequent travel not anticipated)
- Flexible to work under tight timelines and extended hours
- Flexible for work from home vs work from office
- Willing to travel (frequent travel not anticipated)
- Flexible to work under tight timelines and extended hours
- Flexible for work from home vs work from office
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.
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Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver – Together.
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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.
