Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading 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 high-performing 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.
Job Description
We are seeking Accountants at multiple levels (Senior Accountant and Lead Accountant) to join our team in a highly collaborative and supportive environment. These roles provide accounting guidance through thoughtful reporting, maintaining internal controls and helping teams feel empowered and confident in their decisions.
Each role is a vital part of our accounting community, with a focus on building trust, nurturing relationships, and fostering teamwork across corporate, business-specific, and operations functions. As you grow within the role, you will have more opportunities to mentor, support, and guide others, ensuring accounting strategies align with our shared vision for success.
We value individuals who can Think Fast by identifying opportunities to innovate, Work it Together by fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, and Make the Hard Call by balancing compassion with decisiveness when it matters most.
Key Responsibilities by Level:
Senior Accountant (Mid-Level, 5-7+ years' experience) • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts in accordance with GAAP. • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including balance sheet and income statement preparation. • Reconcile various balance sheet accounts and report on variance fluctuations. • Think Fast by continually evaluating processes and looking for opportunities to improve, simplify and/or automate. • Work it Together by supporting ad hoc requests from various levels of the organization. • Make the Hard Call by analyzing accounting issues and implementing proper accounting methods.
Lead Accountant (Advanced-Level, 8+ years' experience) • Prepare and review various monthly, quarterly, and annual financial schedules. • Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data. • Ensure accurate reporting and strategic insights for our global organization. • Think Fast by supporting integration of acquisitions to ensure accurate and consistent accounting practices. • Work it Together by acting as a key liaison across departments and projects. • Make the Hard Call by performing analytical review and reporting out on variances.
Qualifications:
All Levels:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
Strong knowledge of GAAP and other accounting standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, SQL)
Collaborative approach to communication and problem-solving
CPA
Ability to foster trust and build strong interpersonal connections with leadership teams
Passion for mentorship and sharing knowledge with colleagues
Lead Level Only:
Experience leading financial strategy discussions with senior leadership
Strong commitment to supporting, coaching, and guiding junior finance team members
Ability to cultivate an inclusive and nurturing team culture
Hybrid Work Model - In-office collaboration Tuesday - Thursday
Location: Deerfield, Illinois
Additional Information:
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $80000 USD - $107,800 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 plan s, 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: water, outdoors 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.
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, gen etic 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 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.
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