Corporate Controller

KBR•Houston, TX

46d

About The Position

KBR is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Corporate Controller. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), this role leads corporate accounting, financial planning, and reporting for company-wide cost elements and corporate functions, while partnering closely with senior executives. The Corporate Controller is responsible for the planning, accounting, and presentation of financial results related to corporate activities, including debt, pensions, dividends, benefits, intercompany, foreign exchange, hedging, interest rate swaps, tax, and other key areas. This role ensures all financial planning, accounting, and reporting activities are executed timely, accurately, and in compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal control requirements. The Corporate Controller also maintains a strong control environment and drives standardization, automation, and process discipline across the enterprise to enhance efficiency, scalability, and compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience, including leadership responsibility for close processes and balance sheet governance
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls (SOX/ICFR), with demonstrated audit readiness and documentation discipline
Proven experience leading period-end close, account reconciliation processes, and variance/fluctuation analysis
Experience applying sound judgment in accounting estimates, reserves, and complex accounting decisions
Experience supporting corporate programs such as employee benefits, pensions, deferred compensation, and insurance-related reserves
Proficiency with financial systems and tools, including ERP platforms (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Deltek Costpoint), consolidation tools (Oracle FCCS/EPM), Workiva, Excel, and Power BI
Demonstrated experience driving process improvements, automation, and finance transformation initiatives
Experience supporting ERP or consolidation system implementations or upgrades

Responsibilities

Lead a combined team of accounting and planning professionals to deliver accurate and timely budgets, forecasts, and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
Oversee period-end close activities across a multi-ERP and consolidation environment (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Deltek Costpoint, Oracle FCCS/EPM), ensuring coordination across dependencies, adherence to SOX controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
Deliver detailed variance analysis (plan vs. actuals and period-over-period) and develop clear, executive-level reporting and dashboards.
Own corporate SG&A and non-SG&A budgeting and reforecasting to support accurate Adjusted EBITDA and cash flow reporting.
Establish and maintain ownership, reconciliation standards, and fluctuation analysis for corporate balance sheet accounts.
Partner with corporate functional teams to monitor balances, ensure accuracy, and assess impacts on operating cash flow.
Promote and maintain a strong internal control environment, including SOX/ICFR design, documentation, execution, and remediation. Ensure all processes and supporting documentation meet audit standards and comply with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FAR, CAS where applicable).
Oversee accounting and financial planning for key corporate programs and liabilities, including employee benefits, pensions, leases (ASC 842), deferred compensation, fixed assets, debt, hedging activities, insurance programs, IT investments, and other corporate reserves.
Ensure transparency, accuracy, and traceability of corporate costs allocated across the organization, with clear communication to stakeholders.
Serve as a primary point of contact for external and internal auditors. Coordinate audit deliverables, manage PBC requests, and drive timely resolution of audit findings.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to standardize processes, accelerate close cycles, enhance controllership quality, and reduce manual effort through automation.
Partner with Finance Systems and IT to enhance data integrity, system controls, and reporting capabilities. Support system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements, including UAT, testing, and change management.
Collaborate with stakeholders across the enterprise to ensure financial planning and accounting outcomes are aligned with business operations and strategic objectives.
Maintain and enhance standard operating procedures (SOPs), close calendars, and reporting templates to support consistency, scalability, and audit readiness.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of accounting and planning professionals. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.