Senior Manager, Operations Accounting

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 Brands here

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Senior Manager, Operations Accounting, leads the operations accounting function for the organization. This role is responsible for overseeing the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting related to operations, ensuring strong internal controls, and driving process improvements across all business units. The Senior Manager will lead a team of accounting professionals and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in operations, finance, and supply chain.

Position location:  Deerfield, IL – position is Hybrid (On-site Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) 

RSPONSIBLIITIES:

• Lead and manage the operations accounting team, providing coaching, development, and performance management.
• Oversee the month-end close process for all operations-related accounts, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Review and approve journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing variances.
• Analyze and report on operational financial results, including inventory, production costs, and process efficiencies.
• Partner with operations and supply chain leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, systems, and internal controls, identifying and implementing best practices to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Standardize operations accounting policies for FBIN.
• Recruit and train professional staff, communicate strategic initiatives, administer work expectations and regulations, and provide ongoing employee development.
• Prepare and review various monthly, quarterly, and annual financial schedules.
• Ensure SOX compliance for all operations accounting processes, including monitoring cycle count compliance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with operations or cost accounting preferred.
• 3+ years of experience managing or leading accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement initiatives within accounting or finance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $105,000 USD - $165,000 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 FBIN

Equal 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.

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