Title:
Corporate Accounting and Planning Manager / Senior Manager

KBR - Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People - We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver - We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity - We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what's right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower - We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams - We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.

We are seeking a high-energy, service-oriented Corporate Accounting and Planning Manager to oversee planning , budgeting , end-to-end accounting, cash flow analysis, and reporting for our global corporate departments-including Accounting, IT, Treasury, Tax, Legal, HR, and Marcom. This role is responsible for managing a high-performing team based in Houston and Chennai, India and acts as a key business partner to corporate function leaders and executive stakeholders to ensure corporate costs are properly planned , accounted for, analyzed and reported.

The successful candidate will drive financial visibility, cost discipline, and financial management across corporate functions while ensuring accurate and timely financial planning , accounting, analysis and reporting. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong operational and analytical skills, team leadership experience, and the ability to communicate and partner effectively across all levels of the organization.

Working Model: Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Must reside in Houston, TX

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a geographically dispersed team responsible for corporate cost planning, accounting, and financial reporting

• Partner with corporate department heads to develop budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans aligned with strategic and financial goals

• Monitor and analyze actuals vs. plan; provide meaningful variance analysis and actionable recommendations to senior leadership

• Track, analyze, and forecast corporate departmental cash flows, highlighting risks and opportunities

• Ensure accurate and timely cost center accounting and month-end close processes

• Provide regular reporting and insights on corporate spend and cash flow performance to executive leadership and FP&A

• Support internal and external audit requirements related to corporate function expenditures

• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting tools, and planning methodologies

• Build strong relationships across corporate functions, serving as a trusted financial advisor

• Foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement within the team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
• Experience working at a public, global organization

• 8+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including managing teams

• Demonstrated experience managing cost center financials and cash flow analysis

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, and forecasting processes

• Strong knowledge of government contracting and indirect rate management

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to clearly explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders

• Proven ability to lead and develop global teams, manage competing priorities, and influence across functions

• Proficiency with ERP and planning systems, including Oracle EPM, Oracle FCCS, Costpoint/ Delte k , SAP and Dynamics 365

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• High energy, collaborative, and customer-focused

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail

• Results-driven with a proactive mindset and a sense of ownership

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed organization

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.