Controller

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Controller

KBR is a global leader in delivering technology-driven, mission-critical, and sustainable solutions that truly matter. For over a century, we have powered bold missions across defense, space, industry, and government through our two core business lines Mission Technology Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions. With nearly 38,000 talented people operating in more than 80 countries, we thrive on a culture built on safety, integrity, and teamwork. At KBR, we empower our people to solve the world’s toughest challenges and create lasting value for communities and the planet.

KBR is seeking a highly experienced Controller to lead financial controllership, accounting operations, and compliance for a major business unit within the Mission Technology Solutions (MTS) segment. This role provides senior-level financial leadership, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and driving scalable financial processes across a complex, government-focused operating environment.

Reporting directly to the MTS Segment Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) with a matrix reporting line to Business Operations Finance, the Controller partners closely with FP&A, Project Planning & Control (PP&C), and business leadership to drive disciplined financial management and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the integrity of Business Unit financial statements, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, delivering accurate, timely, and reliable financial results
• Oversee general ledger operations, balance sheet governance, reconciliations, and critical journal approvals
• Partner with FP&A and PP&C to align forecasts, budgets, and accounting positions through variance analysis and performance reviews
• Drive strong internal controls and SOX compliance, partnering with Segment and Corporate teams
• Provide technical accounting leadership, including revenue recognition, complex judgments, and policy interpretation
• Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements, including FAR, DFARS, and CAS standards
• Oversee working capital performance, including receivables, payables, reserves, and cash flow optimization
• Lead statutory and regulatory reporting for applicable legal entities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal, external, and government audits

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in leadership or management roles
• CPA or CFA preferred

Financial & Technical Expertise

• Experience operating in government contracting environments, with strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and applicable government accounting standards, including FAR, DFARS, and CAS
• Experience operating in a publicly traded company environment with strong understanding of SOX controls and public reporting standards
• Background supporting firm-fixed-price and other complex contract types within a government contracting environment
• Demonstrated experience with Estimate at Completion (EAC), overtime revenue recognition, margin analysis, and performance-based financial management
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance technical accounting rigor with operational and commercial decision-making
• Experience with Costpoint, Cognos, or comparable enterprise financial systems, with advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities

Leadership & Business Skills

• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to operate in complex, matrixed organizations
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, business-relevant insights

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle FCCS or similar financial consolidation platforms

Additional Compensation: 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 a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits: 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. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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.