Controller, Accounting & Reporting

Job description

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: Controller of Accounting and Reporting Job Summary The Controller of Accounting and Reporting has oversight for global accounting and financial reporting, including SEC reporting, internal management reporting, and accounting policies. This role directly supervises the Corporate Accounting & Reporting team. An essential requirement for this role is the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across departments at Kontoor, as well as with external advisors, to ensure all accounting and reporting issues are properly identified and addressed. This role will be a key leader in strategic initiatives such as acquisitions, dispositions and process changes. The role also includes responsibilities related to oversight of the Company’s sustainability and U.S. benefit plan reporting. This role reports to the Chief Accounting Officer. Responsibilities Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial close process, including consolidation and internal reporting, intercompany eliminations, journal entries, SAP/consolidation system administration, chart of accounts maintenance, government data filings, and periodic balance sheet reviews across regional businesses. Provides central leadership to global accounting operations by scheduling regular and ad hoc meetings, proactively anticipating and delivering guidance on issues, and managing follow-up items. Lead the Corporate Accounting & Reporting team with responsibility for SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, etc.), disclosure reviews, applicable SOX control execution, and coordination with other departments related to quarterly earnings releases and scripts, investor materials and annual reports. Includes participation in quarterly Disclosure Committee meetings to present the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Lead technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards, along with related documentation. Also provides input and participation in oversight related to global Blackline policies & governance, and relevant Business Process Controls, including evaluation of global internal control deficiencies and remediation plans. Coordinate external audit procedures for the global consolidated financial statement audit, and lead cross-functional collaboration with CFO, Tax, Treasury, Legal, FP&A, and Supply Chain on transactions such as tax reorganizations. Manage external specialists related to strategic projects and ad-hoc accounting projects. Provide support to the Kontoor international accounting teams, including acting as a liaison for statutory reporting and local compliance requirements. Lead accounting and reporting workstreams for global strategic transformation initiatives including acquisitions, dispositions, system implementations, and organizational design changes. Provide accounting & reporting leadership to the KTB sustainability team, including review of Kontoor’s Sustainability Reports, oversight for external service providers, and participation in the Sustainability Council. Oversee financial reporting for US benefit plans, including coordination with the benefit plan auditor, and Kontoor’s benefits team. Leadership Demonstrates strong command of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (e.g., U.S. GAAP, SOX) Builds and mentors high-performing teams Builds and manages working relationships with Kontoor’s global external auditors and other external service providers Proactively identifies financial and reporting risks and proposes/implements timely and workable solutions Evaluates processes for increased efficiency, including ability to lead transformation initiatives such as ERP implementations, automation, or process redesign Promotes a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development Effectively partners with senior leadership and peers to support business decisions with financial insights Influences cross-functional teams and drives alignment on financial priorities Manages multiple priorities and challenging deadlines with successful outcomes Adapts quickly to regulatory changes and evolving business needs Upholds the highest standards of ethical conduct in financial reporting Fosters a culture of transparency and trust Requirements Years of Related Professional Experience: Minimum 15 years of cumulative experience in accounting/financial reporting at a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm or a US publicly traded company Knowledge of and experience with US GAAP, SEC and SOX reporting requirements Progressively responsible accounting leadership experience with exposure to consumer goods/apparel industry Experience with global business and accounting operations Educational/ Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field CPA or equivalent international certification required Skills: Ability to proactively and independently lead teams Strong depth of knowledge of FASB requirements, GAAP accounting principles and practices, SEC filing requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations Effective oversight and monitoring of internal controls over financial reporting Strong business acumen, analytic, innovative and strategic thinking; cognitive skills to analyze multiple inputs and reach a single optimal solution Excellent communication, interpersonal and oral/written presentation skills Ability to manage teams across multiple priorities in challenging situations, anticipate Kontoor’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 managing external audits and resolving audit findings Leading initiatives such as system upgrades, reorganizations or policy changes 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.) Role involves travel during the year and requires flexibility to work extended hours when required during critical reporting deadlines. Leadership Competencies Expected for this Role: Strategic Leader Global Agility – Leads across cultures, integrates global/ local dynamics Purposeful Integrity – Champions ethics over short term gains, builds value aligned culture Strategic Foresight – Shapes direction, anticipates trends and disruptors Customer Centric Innovation – Driven strategic innovation initiatives Urgency for Impact – Mobilize teams to deliver results fast Bold Accountability – Drive performance through ownership and execution Empowered Collaboration – Leads enterprise collaboration, removes cross team barriers 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.