Senior Manager, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

Kontoor Brands•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

The Senior Manager, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting leads Corporate Financial Reporting & Accounting for Kontoor Brands. The role oversees SEC filings and reporting requirements, analysis of actual results, global accounting policies, and technical accounting guidance for regional accounting teams, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. It serves as a primary interface with external auditors and provides accounting expertise for strategic projects and initiatives, including new accounting standards, mergers and acquisitions, significant financing transactions, and ESG-related projects. The position partners with teams and stakeholders around the globe—including FP&A, tax, treasury, internal audit, supply chain, IT, legal, investor relations, and brand finance—to advance accounting initiatives and strategic objectives. It also supports regional accounting teams and may require occasional international travel across APAC, EMEA, and NAM. The role develops and evaluates personnel, supports continuous improvement, and builds the capabilities of the accounting team through training, mentoring, coaching, and succession planning.

Requirements

At least 8 years of related professional experience.
Experience at a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm, or experience at a U.S. publicly traded company.
At least 5 years of experience in corporate technical accounting or financial reporting.
Knowledge of and experience with ICFR, U.S. GAAP, and SEC reporting requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA or equivalent international certification.
Strong knowledge of FASB requirements, GAAP accounting principles and practices, SEC filing requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.
Strong business acumen, analytical ability, innovative and strategic thinking, and the ability to synthesize multiple inputs into an optimal solution.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and oral and written presentation skills.
Ability to manage a team across competing priorities, anticipate organizational needs, act proactively, and provide feedback to management.
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills with stakeholders across Kontoor.
Technology-forward mindset.
Project management, time management, and prioritization skills.
Experience with ERP and financial systems, including SAP Group Reporting, SAP S/4, Workiva, AuditBoard, and Blackline.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Teams.

Responsibilities

Oversee workstreams for SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and 8-Ks, and establish and execute control-related standards and procedures.
Lead continuous improvement and best practices within the SEC reporting function.
Direct the preparation and maintenance of global accounting policies to ensure U.S. GAAP compliance and global alignment.
Oversee analysis of key financial statement inputs, including cash flows, equity, stock compensation, and lease accounting.
Advise on technical accounting matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, lease accounting, impairment assessments, complex transactions, and ad hoc matters.
Partner with regional accounting teams to understand business challenges and improve the accounting and reporting function; provide support through occasional international travel across APAC, EMEA, and NAM.
Advise on system-related projects and process improvements, including Blackline optimization, the S4/Group Reporting chart of accounts, and related Group Reporting schedules.
Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to support efficient function operations.
Train, mentor, and coach team members; create development opportunities and establish growth and succession plans.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with accounting staff, finance teams, other departments, and external advisors.
Lead implementation of new accounting standards and reporting requirements and manage accounting transitions during M&A transactions.
Anticipate regulatory changes and adjust reporting strategies; make sound judgments during quarterly and annual filings.
Communicate complex accounting issues to non-financial stakeholders, executives, and auditors, and draft and review disclosures.