KBR Careers · 20 hours ago
Accounting Manager – Accounting Payable & Operations
Huntsville, Alabama
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expKBR is a global leader in delivering technology-driven solutions, and they are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead Accounts Payable and related accounting operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of payables, compliance, and driving process improvements while developing team capabilities.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Lead and manage Accounts Payable and related accounting operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of disbursements, billing support, and banking-related activities
Establish and maintain strong operational controls, documentation standards, and validation processes to ensure data integrity and audit readiness
Serve as a subject matter expert for AP systems, procedures, and policies, promoting consistency, standardization, and best practices
Drive process improvement, automation, and system enhancements, including requirements definition, solution evaluation, testing, documentation, training, and change management
Coordinate and support AP-related projects and initiatives, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders through implementation and user acceptance testing
Develop, automate, and maintain internal and external reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics to improve visibility, transparency, and decision-making
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and service delivery
Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, responding to inquiries and fostering strong, collaborative relationships
Support compliance activities, audits, and internal control requirements, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit requests
Lead, coach, and develop team members, managing performance, strengthening technical capabilities, and aligning resources to business priorities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
12+ years of progressive accounting or accounts payable experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
Demonstrated experience managing AP operations, disbursements, compliance, and audit support
Proven leadership experience with accountability for team performance, employee development, and operational outcomes
Strong understanding of accounting processes, internal controls, and data accuracy standards
Experience leading or supporting system implementations, process redesign, and automation initiatives
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across functions and levels
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with strong reporting and data analysis capabilities
Preferred
Experience supporting large, complex, or multi-entity accounting organizations
Familiarity with ERP or AP automation systems
Experience developing operational metrics and performance dashboards
Background supporting internal or external audits
Demonstrated success in change management and cross-functional project leadership
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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