Senior Manager, Controls and Revenue

KBR•Arlington, DC

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Controls and Revenue plays a critical leadership role within the Internal Audit organization, providing oversight of the company’s internal control environment with a particular focus on revenue-related processes, financial reporting risks, and SOX compliance. Reporting to the VP of Internal Audit, this position will help drive the design, evaluation, and continuous improvement of controls that support accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements. Working closely with Accounting, Finance, Revenue Operations, Legal, and business leaders, the Senior Manager will assess risk, evaluate complex processes, provide guidance on control design and effectiveness, and support strategic initiatives impacting revenue recognition and financial reporting. This role combines internal controls expertise, technical accounting knowledge, and audit leadership to help strengthen the organization's governance, risk management, and compliance framework.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
12+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, accounting, external audit, internal controls, SOX compliance, financial reporting, or a related function.
3+ years of people management or leadership experience.
Experience evaluating and testing internal controls over financial reporting.
Experience working with revenue-related processes, financial reporting, and compliance requirements within a complex organization.
Strong knowledge of SOX compliance, internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and audit practices.
Understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting processes, and revenue recognition principles.
Experience evaluating control design, identifying process risks, and developing practical remediation recommendations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to influence stakeholders and effectively communicate complex risks, controls, and compliance matters to leadership.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing presentations, reports, and executive-level recommendations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting or consulting experience, preferably with a Big Four or national firm.
Experience supporting a publicly traded company and SOX-compliant environment.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives, process improvement efforts, and development of high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the evaluation of revenue-related processes and controls to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal control requirements, while identifying opportunities to strengthen the control environment.
Oversee SOX compliance activities, including risk assessments, control evaluations, deficiency remediation, and monitoring of internal controls over financial reporting.
Partner with Internal Audit leadership to support the execution of risk-based audit plans focused on financial reporting, revenue processes, and key operational risks.
Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Revenue Operations, Legal, and external auditors to address complex control, compliance, and financial reporting matters.
Drive initiatives that enhance control effectiveness, audit efficiency, risk management practices, and overall governance across the organization.
Lead, mentor, and develop audit and compliance professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Support the VP of Internal Audit on strategic initiatives, special projects, and emerging risk and compliance matters as needed.