Senior Manager, Tax Accounting

KBR, Inc.

Senior Manager managing U.S. tax accounting functions for KBR.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeHouston • District of Columbia, Maryland, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in income tax accounting under ASC 740, including effective tax rate calculations and compliance with U.S. federal and state tax regulations. Proven ability to analyze tax-related issues, support audits, and enhance tax processes through automation and operational efficiency.

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Income Tax Accounting Under ASC 740U.S. Federal And State Tax ComplianceCPA Or Equivalent Professional CertificationSOX Compliance And Internal ControlsTax Provision Processes And Financial Reporting

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Hard Skills

Income Tax ProvisionsDeferred Tax CalculationsEffective Tax Rate AnalysesTax-Related Financial ReportingTax Audits And ExaminationsTax Technology EnhancementsFinancial Reporting SystemsTax Compliance ActivitiesTax Accounting ResearchProcess Improvement Initiatives

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention To DetailEffective Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelTax-Related Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

ASC 740SOX RequirementsPublic AccountingBig Four Accounting FirmSEC Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation.
Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
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