Senior Manager, Tax Accounting

KBR•Houston, DC

24d

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Tax Accounting leads Trinzic's global income tax accounting and reporting processes in accordance with ASC 740. Reporting to the Director, Global Tax Reporting & U.S. Tax Compliance, the role oversees quarterly and annual income tax provisions, tax-related financial statement disclosures, effective tax rate analyses, deferred tax accounting, uncertain tax positions, and related forecasting. The Senior Manager partners with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, Internal Audit, and global tax teams to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting, maintain internal controls, support financial reporting requirements, and improve tax reporting processes. Trinzic is planned to become an independent public company through the separation of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected to be completed on January 4, 2027. The role offers an opportunity to help establish and strengthen the tax accounting, reporting, and governance processes that will support the company's long-term success. Employees who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive tax, accounting, financial reporting, or related experience.
Demonstrated experience managing and developing tax professionals in a corporate or public accounting environment.
Significant experience preparing and reviewing income tax provisions under ASC 740.
Experience coordinating or supporting global tax reporting processes in a multinational organization.
Experience supporting financial statement audits and tax-related financial reporting requirements.
Experience in a publicly traded company, large corporate environment, public accounting firm, or a combination of these.
Strong knowledge of ASC 740, income tax accounting principles, and tax-related financial reporting requirements.
Strong understanding of global income tax provision processes, deferred tax accounting, uncertain tax positions, effective tax rate analyses, and tax-related financial statement disclosures.
Experience reviewing and interpreting complex tax accounting issues, business transactions, and tax legislation changes to determine financial reporting impacts.
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 in a multinational reporting environment and collaborating with global finance and tax stakeholders.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex tax matters to diverse stakeholders.
Experience with tax reporting, accounting, and ERP systems, including technology and automation to improve process efficiency and reporting accuracy.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting or tax-related systems.

Nice To Haves

CPA or equivalent professional certification.
Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big Four or national accounting firm.
Experience supporting SEC reporting, income tax footnote disclosures, and public company financial reporting obligations.
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

Lead quarterly and annual global income tax provision processes under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate and return-to-provision analyses, uncertain tax positions, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and income tax disclosures.
Coordinate with regional tax teams to collect and validate data supporting the global tax provision.
Review and approve tax provision calculations, journal entries, tax account reconciliations, and supporting workpapers prepared by team members.
Partner with Corporate Accounting and SEC Reporting to ensure accurate reporting of tax balances, tax expense, and related financial statement disclosures.
Own reconciliation and analysis of tax-related balance sheet and income statement accounts, including taxes payable and receivable, deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowances, and uncertain tax positions.
Research tax accounting matters, regulatory changes, and business transactions; assess financial reporting impacts and support technical accounting conclusions.
Maintain and enhance internal controls over tax accounting and reporting, including SOX compliance, documentation standards, and tax governance policies.
Coordinate and support tax examinations and financial statement audits, including preparing documentation and collaborating with external auditors, advisors, and tax authorities.
Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, and other stakeholders on tax accounting implications and provide tax-related guidance for business initiatives.
Drive improvements in tax accounting processes, data management, automation, and reporting; identify opportunities to use tax technology and ERP functionality.
Supervise and develop tax accounting professionals through technical guidance, coaching, performance feedback, and career development support.
Support special projects, tax planning initiatives, and other department priorities as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D coverage
Flexible spending account
Disability coverage
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Professional training and development
Additional compensation may include sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.