Lead Accountant, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

KBR, Inc.•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Lead Accountant, SEC Reporting plays a critical role in supporting Trinzic's external financial reporting and public company compliance requirements. This position is responsible for the preparation and review of SEC filings, supporting disclosure requirements, and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of external reporting. The role partners closely with Corporate Accounting, Internal Controls, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and external auditors to support the company's public reporting obligations and evolving governance framework. Trinzic is being established as an independent public company through the planned separation of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, which is expected to be completed on January 4, 2027. This role offers a rare opportunity to join the organization during a pivotal period of growth and transformation, helping build and support financial reporting, accounting, and governance processes that will position the company for long-term success while serving critical government and commercial missions around the world.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or SEC reporting experience.
Experience preparing or supporting SEC filings within a public company environment.
Experience applying U.S. GAAP to complex accounting and reporting matters.
Experience with SEC reporting tools, financial reporting systems, and consolidation platforms such as Oracle SmartView, HFM, or similar applications.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and mentor junior team members.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification.
Experience with XBRL reporting and SEC filing technologies.
Experience with SOX and internal controls over financial reporting.
Experience in government contracting or another highly regulated industry.

Responsibilities

Prepare and support the review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other required disclosures.
Coordinate the collection, validation, and analysis of financial and non-financial information required for external reporting.
Draft and maintain financial statement footnotes, disclosures, and supporting documentation.
Research and apply U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements to complex transactions and disclosure matters.
Partner with Corporate Accounting and other stakeholders to ensure the completeness and accuracy of reported financial information.
Support the preparation and review of earnings-related materials and other external reporting communications.
Assist with XBRL reporting processes and related compliance requirements.
Support disclosure controls and procedures as well as SOX compliance activities related to financial reporting.
Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support quarterly and annual reporting activities.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, enhance controls, and increase reporting efficiency.