Audit & Advisory Services Supervisor

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Audit & Advisory Services Supervisor

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.

The role of audit and advisory services at KBR focuses on helping the company achieve its goals and objectives by evaluating the control environment and risk management functions, and advising on opportunities to fast-track win themes and increase efficiencies.

As a team member, you will provide independent assurance and advisory services across the organization. As a Supervisor, you’ll work closely with management and process owners to assess governance, risk management, and control effectiveness. We value a proactive attitude to explore new tools, techniques, and learning opportunities, as continuous improvement is central to our approach. 

An attractive candidate will be career-oriented and comfortable multitasking different assignments in a truly global organization. Experience with US Government Contracting and The Federal Acquisition and Regulation is desired.

Core responsibilities include supporting internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley control testing and consulting, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations through your strong analytical and communication skills.

This position offers a unique opportunity for travel, with up to 25% domestic and international, allowing you to broaden your experience and gain a global perspective.

If you’re eager to make a meaningful impact, embrace new challenges, and grow in a collaborative environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support all elements of KBR’s Sarbanes-Oxley program: scoping, strategy and materiality support, control testing, consulting on control design or process enhancements, control deficiency analysis, and other forms of reporting.

• Support and lead the engagement lifecycle of internal audits and advisory engagements, which includes research for the engagement, development of risk registers or audit programs, interviews, testing, and final report creations.

• Lead or contribute to department initiatives aimed at enhancing the function.

• Take pride in both your work and the work of others by consistently bringing your best effort.

• Employ critical thinking, organize unstructured problems, and utilize various tools and techniques to derive insights from current industry or sector trends.

• Communicate clearly and in an organized manner when engaging and influencing others.

• Uphold the KBRs code of ethics and business conduct.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in financial and/or operational audits, ideally with Big Four accounting firms, major consulting firms, government contractors, or engineering and construction (E&C) companies.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Computer and Information Science, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Internal Audit

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Power Platform tools, including Power BI, Power Query, and Power Automate

• CPA, CISA, CIA, CMA

Applicants should demonstrate a thorough level of abilities and a proven record of success in several of the following areas:

• Functioning effectively in a hybrid team environment, which includes both in-person and remote daily activities to achieve project goals with team members located in various places; 

• Managing local and remote staff in a hybrid work setting, which involves fostering a positive environment, monitoring team workloads, respecting the work-life balance of team members, providing honest and meaningful feedback promptly, and keeping leadership updated on progress and issues; 

• Exhibiting proven project management skills consistently across multiple projects, which includes comprehending work plans, managing time effectively, overseeing deliverable schedules, identifying project challenges, escalating issues to senior team members, and actively participating in problem-solving; 

• Demonstrating creative thinking, individual initiative, and adaptability in prioritizing and completing tasks;

• Implements audit strategies with a risk-based approach and an appropriate level of professional skepticism to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify potential areas for improvement.

• Functions both independently and collaboratively within a team, conducts thorough self-reviews, and proactively raises issues to management in a timely manner.

• Collaborates with a diverse range of stakeholders, including external auditors, business process owners, IT specialists, and senior management, to achieve audit objectives and ensure transparency.

• Recognizing and addressing client business, technology, or change-driven needs, which entails building and maintaining valuable client relationships and understanding the client’s business to identify, pursue, and ultimately secure additional service opportunities; 

• Develops a deep understanding of the organization's business model, digital transformation initiatives, processes, and strategic goals to align audit activities with organizational priorities.

• Identifies and leverages opportunities to apply data analytics, robotic process automation (RPA), and other advanced audit techniques to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insights during audits.

• Has a continuous learning mindset and remains informed about emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and industry best practices in audit and risk management.

• Supports, coaches, and mentors less experienced team members and guest auditors, nurturing a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional development within the audit team.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrates genuine curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning.

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, including the capacity to communicate confidentially with all levels of management.

• Strong project management skills; capable of managing multiple responsibilities and projects simultaneously, with varying degrees of complexity and timelines.  

Work Location

Houston, TX or within the DMV (Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia)

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 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.​

Click here to learn more:  KBR Benefits

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.