Accounting Manager- Consolidations

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.

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Job Description

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

You will manage and guide the consolidation 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 while managing 1 direct report.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance and (5+) years’ experience in corporate or public accounting with experience in US GAAP and internal controls.

This is a hybrid-based role which includes working 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) in our Deerfield, IL location.

What you will be doing

• Manage the close and consolidation process across teams, managing global intercompany processes and reviewing US GAAP consolidated results for timely, high-quality communication.
• Develop and coach a direct report, providing regular feedback and participating in talent and performance reviews.
• Review consolidation journal entries and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a global consolidation of 100+ legal entities.
• Document and communicate new processes to centralize consolidations and lead the implementation of Oracle EPM.
• Prepare month-end reports, including financial statements and key supplemental data.
• Resolve discrepancies in intercompany accounts.
• Collaborate with the Controllership and review subsidiary financial information, engaging with leadership on analysis.
• Drive automation initiatives to streamline the close cycle and reduce manual work.
• Support team projects for quarter-end and year-end reporting, process documentation, and system optimization.
• Maintain effective internal controls for the financial close, ensuring SOX compliance and reducing financial risk.
• Collaborate with auditors to enhance internal policies for SOX compliance.

Qualifications

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• CPA, or MBA
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Products (EPM)
• 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.

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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.