Company DescriptionFortune 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.Explore life at Fortune Brands .Job DescriptionAs a Senior Cost Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the controllership function for the Security & Connected Products segment of Fortune Brands Innovations. You'll be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, analyzing manufacturing costs, and driving insights that support strategic decision-making across the business.Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL. Effective mid-2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness and recreation.RESPONSIBLIITIES:Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions in compliance with GAAP.
Prepare and post journal entries with detailed supporting documentation.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Support internal and external audits as needed.
Cost Accounting & Inventory Management
Calculate and report monthly excess and obsolete inventory reserves.
Lead the standard cost rollup process and summarize cost impacts.
Reconcile inventory balances between financial systems and physical counts.
Analyze manufacturing costs and compare actuals to standards; provide actionable insights to leadership.
Partner with Sourcing and Procurement teams to report on purchase price variances and inflation trends, and support mitigation planning.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Ad Hoc Support
Communicate effectively across departments and levels to foster a collaborative environment.
Support leadership with ad hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects.
Maintain ownership of key SOX controls as defined in the risk and controls matrix.
QualificationsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or related field required
Cost Accounting experience required
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
Proficient in Microsoft Office Software, specifically Excel
Experience working with large ERP systems, preferably Oracle
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Public Accounting experience
CPA certification or CPA eligible
Previous experience working for a manufacturing company
Additional InformationCompany 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. Explore life at Fortune BrandsAdditional Information:Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $80,000 USD - $110,000 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, 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 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, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBINEqual 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.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.To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that FBIN job postings are exclusively hosted on our careers page at .
