Assistant Controller

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 Companys 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 1020%.

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 SarbanesOxley 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 companywide monthend 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 yearend 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 yearend evaluations and having career development conversations yearround.
• Recruit and train professional staff communicate strategic initiatives administer work expectations and regulations and provide ongoing employee development.
• Improve procurement controls.
• Coordinate / Manage monthend closing meetings.

Qualifications :

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

LIMR1

LIHYBRID

Additional Information :

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 115000 USD 165000 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 rolebased 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 marketleading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits (including halfday 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 industryleading 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   and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Fulltime

Key Skills

Accounting Software,Financial Report Writing,GAAP,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Sage,Microsoft Dynamics Navision,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Microsoft Dynamics GP,ERP Systems,NetSuite

Department / Functional Area : Finance

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Salary : $115,000 - $165,000