Assistant Controller

Company Description

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work. Learn more about our culture here.

Job Description

Reporting to the Controller, Outdoors, the Assistant Controller is responsible for overseeing the global internal controls structure for the Outdoors business unit and plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of the Company’s financial statements. This role will be an enabler to implementing large process improvement projects.

Location: This position is designated hybrid reporting to our office in Deerfield, IL, at least 3 days per week (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday). We anticipate travel of Travel 10-20%.

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

• Formalize and communicate standard control procedures.
• Ensure that an adequate system of internal controls is in place throughout the Outdoors business unit.
• Educate all sites on requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.
• Work with sites to implement required controls, monitor ongoing compliance, and maintain documentation.
• Act as key liaison for all audits conducted by Fortune Brands Internal Audit and our external auditors. Ensure implementation of their recommendations.
• Ensure that the Outdoors business unit consolidated financial statements are prepared and reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Automate manual close processes.
• Participate in company-wide month-end closing procedures.
• Ensure that all transactions, assets, and liabilities are properly stated through review of account reconciliations and understanding of business transaction flows.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting to parent company of actual financial results and required SEC disclosures.
• Stay current on accounting statements and pronouncements and provide interpretation on their applicability to the Outdoors business unit.
• Provide accounting oversight and guidance for foreign and domestic subsidiaries.
• Lead a team of accounting professionals including completing year-end evaluations and having career development conversations year-round.
• Recruit and train professional staff, communicate strategic initiatives, administer work expectations and regulations, and provide ongoing employee development.
• Improve procurement controls.
• Coordinate/Manage month-end closing meetings.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 7-10 years of total experience required, preferably including both public accounting (audit) and manufacturing industry.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree preferred
• CPA preferred
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 115,000 USD - 165,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: Plumbing, Doors and Security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.