Summer Intern, Corporate Financial Reporting

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler®, Lee® and Rock & Republic®, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Job Posting:

Kontoor Brands Summer Internship Program 2024 | Program Overview

Level up your fashion-industry experience with the teams behind Wrangler® and Lee® jeans, Kontoor Brands! We design, manufacture and distribute superior high-quality products that look good, fit right, and are crafted with respect to our planet to give people around the world the freedom and confidence to express themselves. Above all, our people are our business.

Purpose is in our Genes. People are our thread.                                                                      

With a presence in over 60 countries and a legacy that dates back over 200 years, our massive global community is all about integrity, teamwork, performance, and entrepreneurship. We're on the hunt for inclusive, creative, and down-to-earth forward-thinkers passionate about meaningful and purposeful apparel.

Belonging starts with Influencers and Advocates. Become a Kontoor Brands Champion.

Kontoor Brands’ Summer Intern Program is packed with projects, networking socials, cross-functional learning, and the chance to connect with industry trailblazers like our Executive Leadership Team. Previous interns have taken on projects as subject matter experts and social architects to engineer solutions through social media, Go-To-Market strategies, and denim designs. Participants can also take advantage of opportunities to explore interests in Social Issues, Sustainability, Career Fairs, Community Outreach and more. Our 10-week, full-time paid internship runs from June 3rd to August 8th. Start your journey with us and take your career to the next level!

Apply by January 19th to join the common thread and gain so much more!               

Program Overview:

• 10-week term: June 3rd to August 8th
• Full-time paid internship
• Must be local or willing to relocate to Greensboro, NC

Find Your Fit at Kontoor if you are:                                    

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program at a College/University and able to receive a paid internship
• Eligible to work in the US without restrictions
• Have previously demonstrated leadership skills through school, extracurricular activities and/or community involvement
• Exceptional at taking on challenges and using your particular set of skills to create solutions
• A self-starter, ability to work with others in a team environment, with a passion for helping others
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

Full-time roles are up for grabs when the program concludes. Opportunities are based on performance and business needs. Don't miss out on this amazing experience and jumpstart your career with Kontoor Brands.

Project Role: Corporate Financial Reporting

The intern will work in the Corporate Financial Reporting function for Kontoor Brands. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer the role will also support the global internal and external financial reporting functions. There are a number of transformational projects that we will be managing during the summer and the intern will get firsthand experience in understanding the projects, along with monthly closes, quarterly financial reporting, and problem solving.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Help project manage open priorities
• Review financial statements and press releases
• Work on policy updates
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial closes

Skills for Success:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint proficient (SAP experience would be a bonus)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Follows through with all tasks, assignments, and job duties in a timely manner
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Experience/Education:
• Pursing a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in accounting or finance
• At least some intermediate accounting classes

Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements: 

• Travel by air and overnight.
• May require longer hours during closing period

Location Requirements:     

• Greensboro, North Carolina