Staff Auditor

Fortune Brands Innovations Inc. is an industry-leading home security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to 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.

At Fortune Brands we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust dependability sustainability and style. To make it all happen we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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Fortune Brands is looking for a Staff Auditor to join our Internal Audit team! The Staff Auditor executes assigned audit procedures across financial operational and IT processes under the direction of an Engagement Lead (Manager/Senior Manager). This role performs walkthroughs testing and basic data analyses; documents results to Global Internal Audit Standards (2024) and departmental policy; and contributes to clear evidence‑based findings and practical recommendations. Reports to: Manager/Senior Manager Internal Audit

Position location: Deerfield IL - Hybrid (Flexibility to work from home Mondays and Fridays)

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Executes fieldwork: performs and documents control and substantive testing; analyzes evidence; maintains workpapers that meet professional and departmental standards
• Applies basic data analytics (Excel/Power BI; run standard queries) to expand test coverage and corroborate conclusions; retains reproducible evidence
• Participates with Seniors/Internal Audit leadership in discussions of findings with stakeholders
• Supports Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 (SOX) / Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) activities (walkthroughs remediation testing deficiency evaluation)
• Keeps Seniors/Internal Audit leadership informed on status exceptions and blockers; draft concise issue statements linking risk → evidence → impact → action in line with IIA communication requirements.
• Participates in closing meetings
• Demonstrates conformance to the IIA Standards in daily work (workpaper quality objectivity due professional care) and participates in internal QAIP activities as requested
• Responsible for special projects as assigned
• Follows department templates and contributes ideas to improve work processes to Internal Audit leadership
• Coordinates day‑to‑day tasks and timelines
• Ability to travel up to 25% primarily within North America with some international travel as required

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communication: Produces clear concise workpapers; proactively communicates status blockers and dependencies and escalates per protocol
• Inclusion & Teaming: Works effectively with peers and stakeholders; invites and provides constructive feedback; adapts style to the audience
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Applies a systematic approach to testing; asks clarifying questions; distinguishes symptoms from root causes; knows when to seek input or escalate
• Results Orientation: Delivers work on time with high quality
• Professionalism & ethics: Demonstrates independence objectivity confidentiality and courage; follows departmental protocols and professional requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting finance IT data science or related field
• 0-4 years of combined internal audit and/or accounting experience; prior Big 4/large-firm experience a plus
• Familiarity with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards (2024) and COSO Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013)
• Willingness to learn SOX/ICFR concepts and testing procedures and coordinate requests with external auditors
• Proficiency with Excel
• Ability to travel up to 25% primarily within North America with some international travel as required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Willingness to pursue CIA CISA or CPA certification
• Proficiency using AI automation tools data analytics/visualization
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese or Spanish language a plus

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $60000 USD - $99000 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 adoption benefits and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands 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

Fortune Brands 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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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What We Do

Fortune Brands Innovations is an industry-leading home security and digital products company. Our driving purpose is to Elevate Every Life by Transforming Spaces into Havens. We’re advancing exciting innovations across our portfolio which includes: Moen House of Rohl Aqualisa SpringWell Therma-Tru Larson Fiberon Master Lock SentrySafe and Yale residential. We’re delivering trust dependability sustainability and style. To make it all happen we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

Why Work With Us

At Fortune Brands Innovations 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.

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