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Lead Accountant, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

KBR Careers
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026
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Lead Accountant, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

The Lead Accountant, SEC Reporting plays a critical role in supporting Trinzic's external financial reporting and public company compliance requirements. This position is responsible for the preparation and review of SEC filings, supporting disclosure requirements, and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of external reporting. The role partners closely with Corporate Accounting, Internal Controls, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and external auditors to support the company's public reporting obligations and evolving governance framework.

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rinzic is being established as an independent public company through the planned separation of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, which is expected to be completed on January 4, 2027. This role offers a rare opportunity to join the organization during a pivotal period of growth and transformation, helping build and support financial reporting, accounting, and governance processes that will position the company for long-term success while serving critical government and commercial missions around the world.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and support the review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other required disclosures.
  • Coordinate the collection, validation, and analysis of financial and non-financial information required for external reporting.
  • Draft and maintain financial statement footnotes, disclosures, and supporting documentation.
  • Research and apply U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements to complex transactions and disclosure matters.
  • Partner with Corporate Accounting and other stakeholders to ensure the completeness and accuracy of reported financial information.
  • Support the preparation and review of earnings-related materials and other external reporting communications.
  • Assist with XBRL reporting processes and related compliance requirements.
  • Support disclosure controls and procedures as well as SOX compliance activities related to financial reporting.
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support quarterly and annual reporting activities.
  • Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, enhance controls, and increase reporting efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 5 years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or SEC reporting experience.
  • Experience preparing or supporting SEC filings within a public company environment.
  • Experience applying U.S. GAAP to complex accounting and reporting matters.

Technical & Leadership Skills

  • Experience with SEC reporting tools, financial reporting systems, and consolidation platforms such as Oracle SmartView, HFM, or similar applications.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and mentor junior team members.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA certification.
  • Experience with XBRL reporting and SEC filing technologies.
  • Experience with SOX and internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Experience in government contracting or another highly regulated industry.

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.

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