SEC Reporting Manager

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.

The Manager - SEC Reporting will oversee and have primary responsibility for the Company’s external financial reporting. In addition to external reporting, the Manager will have direct involvement in the consolidated financial close and certain technical accounting research and implementation projects as they arise. The Manager will serve as a key member of the Corporate Accounting & Reporting team and work cross‑functionally with Corporate FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal and Investor Relations to support company‑specific timelines and deliverables.

• Oversight and review of consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures for presentation in the Form 10‑Q, Form 10‑K SEC filings.
• Oversight and review of tie‑out procedures to support MD&A, footnotes and press release documentation.
• Collaboration with Kontoor Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury and Benefits to ensure timely and accurate reporting of information, including Form 8‑K, Form‑SD, pension financial statements.
• Planning, oversight and review of all XBRL filings.
• Research, summarize and conclude on accounting issues and new accounting pronouncements, SEC requirements, etc. as related to current reporting issues.
• Oversight and maintenance of financial processes and controls related to Sarbanes‑Oxley 404 compliance requirements.
• Assist with ad‑hoc projects related to financial reporting topics.
• Lead, engage and develop financial reporting staff, and prepare them for succession opportunities.

• Lead projects to identify and implement financial reporting changes.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance financial reporting and make processes more effective and efficient.
• Build relationships with key business partners.
• Lead meetings, discussions and training.
• Communicate effectively.
• Coach, develop and evaluate financial reporting employees.

Years of Related Professional

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate financial reporting or a related function.
• Minimum 5 years of Big 4 or mid‑tier accounting firm experience or experience in a US publicly traded company.
• Knowledge of and experience with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including SOX internal controls.

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

• Strong financial accounting and reporting acumen.
• Understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including SOX internal controls.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proactiveness and sense of urgency.
• Technology forward‑thinking.
• Project management, time management and prioritization skills.
• Strategic mindset.
• Strong work ethic with self‑accountability for high quality deliverables.
• Well‑organized and thorough.
• Communication skills and ability to effectively lead discussions/meetings.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with business partners.
• Adaptable with the ability to handle competing priorities and requests.
• Receptive to receiving and delivering direct, constructive feedback.
• Desire for continuous improvement.

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

Global Agility – Leads diverse teams, adapts amidst ambiguity.

Purposeful Integrity – Leads with values, earns the 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 – Drives priorities forward with pace and purpose.

Bold Accountability – Sets high standards and models responsibility.

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