Principal Tax Specialist

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Principal Tax Specialist

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

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. We don’t just deliver results, we deliver game-changing solutions, innovative technology, deep domain expertise, and cutting-edge technologies.

KBR is seeking a Principal Tax Specialist in Houston, TX to lead federal, state, and local tax compliance and reporting activities while driving process excellence across the tax function. This role is responsible for managing the preparation and review of tax reports, returns, and related filings; overseeing quarterly and annual tax provision processes; ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations; and identifying opportunities to optimize tax positions and reduce risk. Under general direction, the Tax Manager is accountable for the performance and results of a defined tax discipline or sub-function, providing leadership and direction to team members, partnering cross-functionally with Finance and Accounting, and contributing to the development and execution of tax strategy, global processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and timely filing of federal, state, and local tax returns and related reporting requirements
• Oversee quarterly and annual tax provision processes, including analysis, documentation, and coordination with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, regulations, and statutes while identifying opportunities to minimize tax liability
• Propose and evaluate alternative tax treatments to optimize tax positions and reduce risk
• Manage responses to tax audits, governmental inquiries, and information requests
• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to tax team members to ensure high-quality and timely deliverables
• Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and external advisors to support business initiatives and transactions
• Drive technology-forward process improvements and automation initiatives within tax reporting and compliance
• Participate in the development and implementation of functional tax strategy, policies, and global procedures
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA strongly preferred
• 7+ years of progressive tax experience, including federal and state compliance and tax provision
• Experience with OneSource Provision (OTP)
• Proficiency with ERP tools such as SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, Hyperion (HFM), and OneSource Income Tax (OIT) preferred
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 and corporate income tax reporting
• Proven ability to manage complex tax issues and deliver results with limited oversight
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring or managing team members
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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 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.