Mgr, Accounting - Consolidations

Company 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

Job Description

As the Accounting Manager, Consolidations, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the financial integrity of our organization.

This pivotal role requires a seasoned professional with experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and team management and knows how to operate in a matrix organization.

You will lead the consolidations process for the entire company while maintaining accurate ledger accounts, implementing internal controls, and collaborating with various finance teams and leadership.

Your responsibilities will extend to overseeing audits, managing financial reporting, and contributing to strategic initiatives.

Position location : Deerfield, IL

RESPONSIBLIITIES :

What you will be doing

Lead the close and consolidation process across functional teams including managing the global intercompany process and review of monthly US GAAP consolidated results;

ensure timely, relevant communication and set the standard for excellence and high-quality deliverables

• Manage, develop, and coach a direct report, including conducting regular feedback conversations and actively participating in talent & performance review processes throughout the year.
• Review consolidation journal entries, consolidation entries and reconciliations, supporting the analytical review of the monthly financials and maintaining internal controls in a global, 100+ legal entity consolidation.
• Develop, document, and communicate new processes to centralize the consolidations function at Corporate and take the consolidations lead in the implementation of Oracle EPM.
• Develop and prepare month-end actual results reporting, including all the significant financial statements plus critical supplemental data.
• Work with intercompany owners to resolve out of balance accounts.
• Collaborate interdepartmentally within the organization's Controllership.
• Review the subsidiary and consolidated financial information and unique transactions and participate in meetings discussing analysis with leadership.
• Drive the close cycle automation initiative intended to condense the close cycle, reduce manual work and improve controllership.
• Lead or support team projects and initiatives including quarter end and year end external reporting and management reporting, process documentation, data management and system optimization.
• Support oversight of the global chart of accounts.
• Maintain effective internal controls for the financial close and consolidation processes, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements and mitigating financial risk.
• Work with audit functions to develop and improve internal policies to ensure compliance with SOX framework.
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5+ years of public accounting or industry accounting experience required. 8+ years of experience preferred.
• Must have a high degree of technical knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Multinational and public company exposure strongly preferred
• CPA, or MBA is a plus
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Products (EPM) a plus
• Not afraid to learn new technologies
• Organizational Savvy. Maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process and people related organizational dynamics
• People management experience

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 (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.

Please visit our website at 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 and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.