Summer Intern - Department of the Chief Accounting Officer

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 2025 | 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, Community Outreach and more. Our 10-week, full-time paid internship runs from May 27th - August 1st. Start your journey with us and take your career to the next level!

Program Overview:

• 10-week term: May 27th - August 1st
• 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: Department of the Chief Accounting Officer

The employee will work in the accounting function for Kontoor brands. They will report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer but in that role will also support the various controller functions in North America (North America Accounting, Corp and Services Accounting, and Financial Reporting). 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 financial closes

Skills for Success:

• Organized and proactive
• Proficiency using MS Excel, Word (Access, SAP, Alteryx, Power BI would be a bonus)
• Develop and nurture strong cross-functional partnerships; driving business results and inspiring a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability
• Ability to balance a strong management presence with a high level of approachability, interaction, and eliciting feedback
• Be a self-starter with the ability to create unique, thoughtful designs but also manage time independently and accurately
• Able to execute revisions based on multiple avenues of feedback quickly and impartially
• Professional demeanor, strong interpersonal, leadership, problem solving, communication, and time management skills

Experience/Education:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's/Master's degree in accounting or finance
• At least some intermediate accounting classes

Location Requirements:

• Greensboro, North Carolina (could require some travel)

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle and 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.

Our Kontoor D&I Mission

At Kontoor, we believe thatD&I isa key enabler to aculturethat empowers us to work with passion and confidence, shaping our brand and future.

Our Kontoor D&I Commitment

• Create a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents
• Ensure an equitable environment that attracts & promotes diverse workforce
• Foster inclusivity, ensuring employees feel they can bring their whole selves to work