Lead Accountant

Company Description

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.

Work Environment & Location

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  Hybrid Work Model - In-office collaboration Tuesday - Thursday


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  Location: Deerfield, Illinois
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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.


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  Think Fast by supporting integration of acquisitions to ensure accurate and consistent accounting practices.


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  Work it Together by acting as a key liaison across departments and projects.


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  Make the Hard Call by performing analytical review and reporting out on variances.
  
  

Qualifications

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  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)
  
  
  

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  Functions: Corporate Accounting, Technical Accounting, External Reporting, Internal Controls, Tax, Internal Audit

  
  

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 and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

This job has been posted by IgnyteAI on behalf of Fortune Brands Innovations. IgnyteAI is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of IgnyteAI not to discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.