Assistant Corporate Controller - Deerfield, United States - Fortune Brands

Fortune Brands

Verified Company

Deerfield, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Company Description

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams.

Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency.

We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work.

Learn more about our culture here

The
Assistant Corporate
Controlleris a highly visible position and will be responsible for leading the accounting, reporting and controls function.

This role will be involved in defining and elevating accounting policies, maintaining accounting records, building and overseeing financial infrastructure, researching guidance on technical accounting matters, preparing financial reports in compliance with overall SEC reporting requirements and operational procedures.

The Assistant Corporate Controller, FBIN leads in establishing and maintaining the organization's accounting principles, practices and procedures.

This position is called upon to make accounting policy decisions that directly impact the company's financial results and its financial reporting integrity.

Position location:

This role is designated as a hybrid role which includes working at least 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in our main office located in Deerfield, IL to foster better collaboration, connection, and innovation.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Responsible for financial reporting, technical accounting, corporate accounting and consolidations for FBIN.
Lead, develop, and mentor a team of 7. Sets strategic direction of the team, identifies areas of opportunities, implements process improvements and leverages technology to be more efficient and effective.
Actively work to improve accuracy and timeliness through continuous improvement.
Responsible for the FBIN monthly and quarterly consolidation and internal financial reporting processes, as well as timely and accurate analysis of financial results.
Responsible for the preparation of SEC filings, ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements.
Lead quarterly accounting and disclosure governance committee meetings, including the development of the agendas, identification of presenters, and oversight and counsel on content development.
In collaboration with the Chief Accounting Officer, prepares Board or Audit Committee financial and technical accounting updates.
Evaluate and conclude on appropriateness of nonGAAP measures selected and presented.
Understand new accounting technical guidance (SEC and US GAAP), assess the implications, if any, to the company, and execute adoption/implementation as appropriate.
Responsible for the accounting for significant and unusual transactions, working with finance, M&A, business, treasury, tax, internal and external auditors on the appropriate accounting conclusion has been reached and helping all stakeholders account for the transaction properly.
Oversee the purchase accounting, valuation and accounting integration of newly acquired entities.
Collaborate on local pension assumption setting, responsible for consolidated actuarial reporting.
Oversee goodwill and intangible asset impairment testing, accounting for share based compensation, pension and hedge accounting. Work with external valuation experts as needed.
Centralize technical accounting from business units within the corporate accounting team, including but not limited to pension accounting, hedge and lease accounting.
Act as the main contact to the external auditors to assist in the completion of an efficient audit.

Qualifications
**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

CPA required
10+ years in a public accounting, financial reporting or controllership role, with international and consolidations experience with a multinational company
5+ years of management experience required
Must possess a deep technical knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Detailoriented with the highest regard for accuracy, completeness, and meeting deadlines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree preferred
Public accounting experience preferred
Prior public company experience preferred

Additional Information
**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 (