Senior Manager, Tax Accounting

KBR, Inc.•Columbia, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Tax Accounting is responsible for supporting the company’s U.S. tax accounting function, including the preparation and review of income tax provisions, tax-related financial reporting, and compliance with ASC 740 requirements. This role plays an important part in ensuring accurate tax accounting, supporting financial statement disclosures, and maintaining compliance with applicable tax regulations. Partnering closely with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and external advisors, the Manager will contribute to tax planning initiatives, support audits and regulatory inquiries, and help drive continuous improvement across tax processes, controls, and reporting activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
8+ years of progressive tax, accounting, financial reporting, or related experience.
Experience supporting income tax accounting under ASC 740.
Experience working with U.S. federal and state income tax compliance processes.
Experience supporting audits, financial reporting, or tax-related compliance activities.
Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and U.S. corporate income tax principles.
Understanding of tax provision processes, deferred taxes, effective tax rate calculations, and tax-related financial reporting requirements.
Ability to research and analyze tax and accounting issues and develop practical recommendations.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex tax matters to diverse stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting or tax-related systems.

Nice To Haves

CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.
Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big Four or national accounting firm.
Experience supporting a publicly traded company and SEC reporting requirements.
Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls related to tax accounting and reporting.
Demonstrated success driving process improvements, automation initiatives, or tax technology enhancements.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740, including effective tax rate analyses, deferred tax calculations, and supporting tax-related financial statement disclosures.
Partner with Corporate Accounting and SEC Reporting teams to ensure accurate reporting of tax balances, tax expense, and related disclosures in financial statements.
Support U.S. federal, state, and local income tax compliance activities by coordinating with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure timely and accurate filings.
Research and analyze tax accounting matters, changes in tax regulations, and business transactions to assess financial reporting impacts and support technical accounting conclusions.
Support the maintenance of effective internal controls over tax accounting and reporting processes, including compliance with SOX requirements and documentation standards.
Assist with tax audits, examinations, and information requests from external auditors and tax authorities.
Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, and other stakeholders to provide tax-related guidance and support business initiatives.
Identify opportunities to enhance tax processes, reporting accuracy, automation, and operational efficiency.
Support the management of relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and service providers.
Participate in special projects, tax planning initiatives, and other tax-related matters as assigned.