What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cost Accountant position at Therma-Tru?

Job Description

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, Outdoors, the Senior Cost Accountant assists the controllership function in our mission of timely and accurate reporting of financial results and ensuring internal controls over financial reporting are designed and operating effectively. This role will have a focus on cost accounting and general accounting duties across all Outdoors businesses including Larson, Therma-Tru, and Fiberon.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of general accounting experience plus some cost accounting experience in a production / manufacturing environment, strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting, and have experience working with large ERP systems like Oracle, SAP, or Netsuite.

Location : This role can be hybrid-based out of our headquarters in Deerfield, IL (preferred) or New London, NC at least 3 days per week (Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday).

What you will be doing :

As a key contributor in the month-end closing process you will :

Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions and events in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

Create journal entries (JEs) that tie to detail supporting documentation

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations by tying general ledger balance to detailed support

Investigate and determine remediation for unreconciled differences

As a primary contributor to the cost accounting function at the Outdoors BU you will :

Determine, record, and report on the monthly excess inventory and obsolescence reserves

Summarize the cost implications of standard cost rollups and oversee the rollup process

Collaborate with the Sourcing / Procurement function to provide purchase price variance and inflation reporting; partner with leadership to establish appropriate action plans

Monthly reconciliation of inventory financial balances to system perpetual balances, including investigation of and adjusting for differences

Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs and provide actionable insights to management

Emphasis on internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment

Perform assigned tasks, including special projects, analysis, and communication as directed by management

Support Leadership with ad hoc reporting as needed

Control owner of several key SOX controls as listed in the SOX risk and Controls Matrix

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar

3 years of general accounting (including some cost accounting experience)

Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel)

Experience working with large ERP systems (i.e. Oracle , SAP, Netsuite)

Nice to Have

Public Accounting experience

CPA certification or CPA eligible

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $90,000 USD - $100,000 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 fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Salary : $100,000

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