Assistant Treasurer
KBR · Houston
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Assistant TreasurerKBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.
KBR is a global leader in delivering technology-driven, mission-critical, and sustainable solutions that truly matter. For over a century, we have powered bold missions across defense, space, industry, and government through our two core business lines Mission Technology Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions. With nearly 38,000 talented people operating in more than 80 countries, we thrive on a culture built on safety, integrity, and teamwork. At KBR, we empower our people to solve the world’s toughest challenges and create lasting value for communities and the planet. We don’t just deliver results, we deliver game-changing solutions, innovative technology, deep domain expertise, and cutting-edge technologies.
KBR is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Assistant Treasurer to provide strategic leadership across our global treasury organization and support the company’s long-term financial strength. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Treasurer, you will help shape capital markets strategy, optimize liquidity, and ensure disciplined execution of core treasury activities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in debt and equity capital markets, along with strong technical proficiency across investing, debt servicing, liquidity management, and M&A/buy-back processes. You will operate within a lean structure and engage regularly with senior leadership and external financial partners, demonstrating exceptional accountability and professional resilience.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute KBR’s capital structure and liquidity strategy, including support for debt issuance, refinancing activities, and equity-related transactions.
- Lead daily treasury operations, encompassing investment management, debt servicing, global cash positioning, and cash flow forecasting.
- Drive treasury execution for strategic initiatives, including M&A transactions, integration activities, and share buy-back programs.
- Manage and optimize global banking relationships to ensure competitive terms, efficient operations, and strong partnership support.
- Advance automation and process optimization efforts, identifying and implementing technology solutions that enhance efficiency and control.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Tax to ensure alignment, compliance, and seamless execution of treasury activities.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, debt covenants, and regulatory reporting requirements, maintaining strong governance across all treasury processes.
- Provide clear, timely analysis and updates to senior leadership on liquidity, capital markets trends, and key treasury initiatives.
- Support the development and enhancement of treasury policies and procedures consistent with company objectives and regulatory standards.
- Oversee treasury-related risk management, including monitoring and managing foreign exchange, interest rate exposure, and related hedging strategies.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or master’s in finance) preferred.
- 20+ years of progressive corporate treasury experience within complex, multinational organizations, with 5+ years of management experience.
- Hands-on experience executing debt and equity capital markets transactions, including public offerings, refinancing, and buy-back programs.
- Strong technical expertise across core treasury functions, including liquidity management, investing, debt servicing, and M&A support.
- Proven analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and present complex financial information.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, operate independently, and deliver high-quality results under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Experience overseeing treasury systems, automation solutions, and process-improvement initiatives.
- Strong communication skills and executive presence, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and represent the company externally.
- High integrity, sound judgment, and a balanced, pragmatic approach to decision-making.
- Experience leading, developing, and motivating high-performing teams in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience engaging with banks, rating agencies, and other external financial partners.
- Track record of building scalable treasury processes and implementing technology-enabled efficiencies.
- Demonstrated ability to drive strategic objectives, think creatively, and navigate ambiguity in a dynamic environment.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across FP&A, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Tax.
- Proven leadership capabilities, including talent development, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
- Commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion, continuous learning, and a culture of operational excellence.
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 a 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.