Director, Global Tax Reporting & U.S. Tax Compliance

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The Director, Global Tax Reporting & U.S. Tax Compliance is responsible for leading Trinzic's global income tax accounting and reporting processes and overseeing U.S. direct and indirect tax compliance activities. Reporting to the Head of Tax, this role leads the global income tax provision under ASC 740, including tax accounting, reporting, return-to-provision analyses, and tax-related disclosures, while providing oversight of U.S. federal, state, and local tax compliance obligations. The Director partners closely with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, Internal Audit, regional tax leaders, and external advisors to support tax planning initiatives, manage tax risk, strengthen internal controls, drive process improvements, and provide guidance on matters impacting Trinzic's effective tax rate, cash tax position, and long-term financial objectives.

Trinzic 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 unique opportunity to join the organization during a pivotal period of growth and transformation, helping build and strengthen the tax reporting, compliance, and governance processes that will support Trinzic's long-term success while enabling critical government and commercial missions around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Accounting & Reporting: Lead the global income tax accounting and reporting processes in accordance with ASC 740. Oversee the quarterly and annual income tax provision, including effective tax rate analysis, deferred tax accounting, uncertain tax positions, return-to-provision analyses, and tax-related disclosures supporting financial reporting requirements. Partner with the Director, International Tax and regional tax leaders globally to ensure the completeness and accuracy of information supporting the consolidated tax provision, including permanent and temporary differences, discrete items, uncertain tax positions, and tax-related disclosures.

• U.S. Tax Compliance: Lead all U.S. federal, state, and local direct tax compliance activities, including income tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments, and related filings. Oversee the company's U.S. indirect tax compliance processes, including sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, and other transaction-based tax obligations, ensuring timely and accurate compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

• U.S. Taxation of International Operations: Oversee U.S. international tax reporting and compliance requirements, including foreign tax credits, GILTI, Subpart F, earnings and profits calculations, transfer pricing reporting considerations, and related tax accounting and forecasting implications.

• Tax Risk, Governance & Internal Controls: Maintain a strong tax control environment, including SOX compliance, tax governance processes, risk assessments, and effective internal controls over tax accounting, reporting, and compliance activities.

• Business Partnership, Forecasting & Advisory: Partner with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, and business leaders to provide tax guidance on strategic initiatives, transactions, organizational changes, and operational decisions. Develop and oversee quarterly and annual effective tax rate forecasts, cash tax projections, tax budgets, and long-range planning assumptions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and financial plans.

• Audit & Regulatory Matters: Manage tax audits, examinations, and inquiries, coordinating with external advisors and regulatory authorities to resolve issues, support audit readiness, and minimize tax risk.

• Tax Planning & Operational Support: Support domestic and international tax planning initiatives and evaluate opportunities to improve tax efficiency while aligning with the company's financial, operational, and strategic objectives.

• Process Improvement & Technology: Drive continuous improvement efforts across tax processes, reporting, compliance, and data management, leveraging tax technology, automation, and ERP-enabled solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and control effectiveness.

• External Relationships: Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other service providers to ensure high-quality support and effective execution of tax initiatives.

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team responsible for global tax reporting, tax accounting, and U.S. direct and indirect tax compliance. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including significant responsibility for global income tax accounting and reporting, ASC 740 income tax provisions, and U.S. tax compliance activities.

• 3-5+ years of people management experience, including responsibility for leading and developing professional teams.

• Significant experience within a publicly traded company, large multinational corporate environment, public accounting firm, or a combination thereof.

• CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local tax laws, tax accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.

• Extensive experience leading global income tax accounting and reporting processes under ASC 740, including effective tax rate management, deferred tax accounting, uncertain tax positions, return-to-provision analyses, and tax-related financial statement disclosures.

• Experience managing tax audits, examinations, and interactions with external auditors and regulatory authorities.

• Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance requirements, and tax governance frameworks.

• Experience leading or coordinating global tax reporting processes in a multinational environment, including collaboration with regional tax leaders and international operations.

• Experience with U.S. taxation of international operations, including foreign tax credits, GILTI, Subpart F, earnings and profits calculations, and related tax accounting implications.

• Experience developing and evaluating effective tax rate forecasts, cash tax projections, tax budgets, and other tax-related financial planning activities.

• Proven ability to assess tax implications of complex business transactions and provide practical, business-focused recommendations.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big Four or national accounting firm.

• Experience supporting SEC reporting requirements, tax footnote disclosures, and related public company financial reporting obligations.

• Experience leading tax integration, transformation, restructuring, or other complex strategic initiatives.

• Proven success implementing process improvements, automation solutions, or tax technology enhancements.

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.