What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Accounts Receivable position at Fortune Brands?

As the Director Accounts Receivable you will play a key role in fostering collaborative financial operations ensuring that credit management billing collections dispute resolution and cash application run smoothly and effectively. You will partner closely with internal teams and our external BPO partner building strong relationships to create inclusive efficient processes that optimize ordertocash workflows and strengthen financial controls. Your leadership will focus on nurturing connections developing thoughtful strategies and supporting teams in driving positive financial outcomes.

We value leaders who can Think Fast using insights and data to make considerate and wellinformed decisions that enhance efficiency Work it Together cultivating strong trustbased relationships across teams and with external partners and Make the Hard Call balancing financial risk cash flow priorities and operational needs with integrity and care.

Work Environment & Location :

Hybrid Work Model This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule based in our headquarters in Deerfield IL at least 3 days per week (Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday)

Responsibilities :

Guide and support the transition of accounts receivable processes to the offshore BPO team ensuring a smooth and collaborative implementation.

Oversee and nurture daily accounts receivable operations including credit management billing collections dispute resolution and cash application.

Use data and insights to track performance identify opportunities for improvement and develop thoughtful solutions.

Set shared goals by establishing KPIs monitoring progress and offering constructive support to drive success.

Respond with empathy and efficiency when addressing escalations especially those impacting collections.

Collaborate with the BPO team ensuring seamless communication and effective task execution.

Thoughtfully manage complex deduction processing with a problemsolving mindset.

Develop inclusive strategies with the BPO to monitor and reduce outstanding balances while strengthening trusted partnerships.

Implement technologies with the BPO to enhance efficiency accuracy and governance ensuring alignment with team needs.

Encourage teamwork by aligning and harmonizing processes with internal and BPO teams creating a shared vision for success.

Foster connection by working closely with Finance Sales Customer Service and IT teams ensuring alignment and cooperation.

Create thoughtful peoplecentered strategies to increase cash flow minimize writeoffs and maintain strong financial controls.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in accounting or finance.

10 years of experience in Business Accounting or Finance roles.

Proven expertise in managing outsourced financial operations.

Proficiency with ERP systems.

Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the ability to review financial data and deliver effective solutions.

Track record of managing process reengineering program management and technology implementation initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications :

CPA certification or a masters degree in business administration (MBA).

Experience with nonU.S. statutory accounting and / or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Additional Information :

Company Description :

Fortune Brands Innovations Inc. is an industryleading innovation company focused on creating smarter safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders but for people and the planet too. When you join Fortune Brands you become part of a highperforming team who are empowered to think big learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

Additional Information :

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range : $120000 USD $192500 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 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 Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand innovation and channel leader focused on exciting supercharged categories in the home products security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen House of Rohl Aqualisa SpringWell ThermaTru Larson Fiberon Master Lock SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity :

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race color religion sex gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation genetic history or information or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts we invite you to voluntarily share your gender ethnicity and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.

Reasonable Accommodations :

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If 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. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.

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Remote Work : Employment Type :

Fulltime

Key Skills

Journal Entry,Customer Service,Collection effort,A / R Management,Past due Account,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Excel,Payroll,Financial statement,Collection procedures,Customer Account,Delinquents Account,Direct Reports,Timely collections

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Salary : $120,000 - $192,500

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