Senior Manager - SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.

Job Posting:

Senior Manager, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

Job Summary

The Senior Manager position will assume a leadership role in Corporate Financial Reporting & Accounting for Kontoor with oversight responsibility for SEC filings and reporting requirements, as well as analysis of actual results.  As part of these responsibilities, the role will also oversee and provide guidance to all regional accounting teams on technical accounting matters, manage global accounting policies to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and serve as a primary interface with external auditors. The role will also include oversight of strategic projects and initiatives as a subject matter expert in accounting, including new accounting standards, mergers and acquisitions, significant financing transactions, ESG and other projects. In addition, this role will work with internal teams and departments across the globe to drive collaboration and partner with key stakeholders in the execution of accounting initiatives and other strategic objectives,  developing strong relationships with FP&A, tax, treasury, internal audit, supply chain, IT, legal, investor relations and brand finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the workstreams of various SEC filings (e.g., 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and establish and execute control-related standards and procedures); lead and develop continuous improvement and best practices within the SEC reporting function
• Direct the preparation and maintenance of global accounting policies to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and global alignment
• Oversee analysis of key financial statement inputs, such as statement of cash flows, equity, stock compensation and lease accounting and serve as an advisor on all technical accounting issues, including acquisitions, dispositions, lease accounting, impairment assessments, complex transactions and ad hoc areas
• Partner with regional accounting teams to understand business challenges and drive strategic initiatives to improve the accounting and reporting function overall; this will require occasional international travel across the APAC, EMEA and NAM regions to support development of accounting teams
• Advice on system related projects and process improvements, including Blackline optimization, S4/Group Reporting chart of accounts and related Group Reporting schedules
• Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function; builds capability in others by training, mentoring, coaching, and creating opportunities for growth and learning; develops growth and succession plans
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with accounting team members, other departments in Kontoor finance (including FP&A, tax, treasury, internal audit, supply chain, IT, legal, investor relations, and brand finance) as well as departments outside of finance

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

• Ability to align SEC reporting and technical accounting decisions with broader business goals
• Anticipates regulatory changes and proactively adjusts strategies

Technical Mastery

• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and emerging accounting standards
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data and technical guidance

Integrity and Ethics

• Maintains high ethical standards in financial reporting
• Promotes transparency and compliance across the organization

Communication Skills

• Clearly conveys complex accounting issues to non-financial stakeholders, including executives and auditors
• Drafts and reviews disclosures with precision and clarity

Collaborative Leadership

• Works effectively across departments (FP&A, tax, treasury, internal audit, supply chain, IT, legal, investor relations and brand finance)
• Build trust and fosters teamwork among accounting staff and external advisors

Change Management

• Leads implementation of new accounting standards and reporting requirements
• Manages transitions smoothly during M&A transactions

Decision-Making Under Pressure

• Makes sound judgments in high-stakes situations, especially during quarterly and annual filings
• Balances compliance with business needs

Talent Development

• Mentors and develops accounting team members
• Encourages continuous learning and professional growth

Requirements

Years of Related Professional Experience:  

• Minimum 8 years Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm experience or experience in a US publicly traded company, including a minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate technical accounting or financial reporting
• Knowledge of and experience with ICFR, US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements

Educational/ Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• CPA or equivalent international certification required

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of FASB requirements, GAAP accounting principles and practices, SEC filing requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations
• Strong business acumen, analytic, innovative and strategic thinking; cognitive skills to synthesize multiple inputs and reach a single optimal solution 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and oral/written presentation skills
• Ability to manage team across multiple priorities in challenging situations, anticipate the organization’s needs, act proactively and provide feedback to management
• Strong relationship and collaboration skills with key stakeholders across Kontoor, encouraging open dialogue to drive results
• Technology forward thinking
• Project management, time management, and prioritization skills

Experience with ERP systems and other financial systems:

• SAP Group Reporting and SAP S/4
• Workiva
• AuditBoard
• Blackline
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)

 Leadership Competencies Expected for this Role:

Evolving Leader

Global Agility – Leads diverse teams, adapts amidst ambiguity

Purposeful Integrity – Leads with values, earns team’s trust, handles conflicts ethically

Strategic Foresight – Connects teamwork to business strategy

Customer Centric Innovation – Leads improvements rooted in customer needs

Urgency for Impact – Drive priorities forward with pace and purpose

Bold Accountability – Set high standards and model responsibility

Empowered Collaboration – Builds inclusive teams, collaborates across functions

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.