Controller, Accounting & Reporting

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 ReportingJob SummaryThe 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.ResponsibilitiesOversee 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.LeadershipDemonstrates strong command of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (e.g., U.S. GAAP, SOX)Builds and mentors high-performing teamsBuilds and manages working relationships with Kontoor’s global external auditors and other external service providersProactively identifies financial and reporting risks and proposes/implements timely and workable solutionsEvaluates processes for increased efficiency, including ability to lead transformation initiatives such as ERP implementations, automation, or process redesignPromotes a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional developmentEffectively partners with senior leadership and peers to support business decisions with financial insightsInfluences cross-functional teams and drives alignment on financial prioritiesManages multiple priorities and challenging deadlines with successful outcomesAdapts quickly to regulatory changes and evolving business needsUpholds the highest standards of ethical conduct in financial reportingFosters a culture of transparency and trustRequirementsYears 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 companyKnowledge of and experience with US GAAP, SEC and SOX reporting requirementsProgressively responsible accounting leadership experience with exposure to consumer goods/apparel industry Experience with global business and accounting operationsEducational/ Position Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related fieldCPA or equivalent international certification requiredSkills:Ability to proactively and independently lead teamsStrong depth of knowledge of FASB requirements, GAAP accounting principles and practices, SEC filing requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley regulationsEffective oversight and monitoring of internal controls over financial reportingStrong 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 skillsAbility to manage teams across multiple priorities in challenging situations, anticipate Kontoor’s needs, act proactively and provide feedback to managementStrong relationship and collaboration skills with key stakeholders across Kontoor, encouraging open dialogue to drive resultsTechnology-forward thinkingProject management, time management, and prioritization skillsExperience managing external audits and resolving audit findingsLeading initiatives such as system upgrades, reorganizations or policy changesExperience with ERP systems and other financial systems:SAP Group Reporting and SAP S/4WorkivaAuditBoardBlacklineMicrosoft 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 dynamicsPurposeful Integrity – Champions ethics over short term gains, builds value aligned cultureStrategic Foresight – Shapes direction, anticipates trends and disruptorsCustomer Centric Innovation – Driven strategic innovation initiativesUrgency for Impact – Mobilize teams to deliver results fastBold Accountability – Drive performance through ownership and executionEmpowered Collaboration – Leads enterprise collaboration, removes cross team barriersWhy 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.SummaryLocation: Greensboro, NCType: Full time