Senior Internal Auditor

Company DescriptionFortune 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.Explore life at Fortune Brands here.Job DescriptionFortune Brands is looking for a Senior Auditor to join our Internal Audit team! The Senior Auditor assists with project planning, scoping, and workpaper review activities, and participates in financial, operational, and IT audits as assigned. The Senior Auditor independently formulates and completes audit procedures to assess risks and processes, test controls, and construct a logical business rationale for a wide range of potential solutions to solve problems (people, process, or technology). Reports to: Manager or Senior Manager, Internal AuditPosition location: Deerfield, IL - Hybrid (Flexibility to work from home Mondays and Fridays)RESPONSIBILTIES:Supports planning and scoping for assigned audits; develops or tailors audit programs/test steps from departmental templates, incorporating process walkthroughs and risk/control mappingExecutes fieldwork: performs and documents control and substantive testing; analyzes evidence; maintains workpapers that meet professional and departmental standardsExecutes defined data analytics scripts/queries; partners with analytics resources to refine testsIndependently conducts or participates in discussions of findings with stakeholdersIdentifies issues and root causes; assesses significance/likelihood; drafts clear findings and practical recommendations; participates in report drafting and close meetingsSupports the Manager/Senior Manager in reviewing the work of staff auditors and providing on‑the‑job feedback and quality checksSupports Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 (SOX) / Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) activities (walkthroughs, control testing, deficiency evaluation) and coordinates with external auditors on requests for assigned areasContributes to process‑level risk assessments by surfacing emerging risks and data insights from completed auditsDemonstrates conformance to the IIA Standards in daily work (workpaper quality, objectivity, due professional care) and participates in internal QAIP activities as requestedResponsible for special projects as assignedIdentifies ways to improve work processes and communicates ideas to department leadershipCoordinates day‑to‑day tasks and timelinesAbility to travel up to 25%, primarily within North America, with some international travel as requiredCORE COMPETENCIESCommunication: Produces clear, concise workpapers and draft reports that tie issues to risk and evidence with minimal rework; proactively communicates status, blockers, and dependencies and escalates per protocolInclusion & Teaming: Builds a collaborative, inclusive environment—invites and provides constructive feedback; adapts style to the audience; mentors staff during fieldwork and reviewsProblem Solving & Decision Making: Distinguishes symptoms from root causes; applies data analytics to expand coverage and corroborate findings; knows when to seek input or escalateResults Orientation: Manages multiple workstreams to hit milestones; drives agreement on actions, owners, and dates; delivers on-time close meetings and reportsProfessionalism & Method Discipline: Applies professional internal audit standards and control frameworks in evaluating control design/effectiveness; contributes effectively to SOX/ICFR testing where applicableQualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, IT, data science, or related field5+ years of combined internal/external audit; prior Big 4/large-firm experience a plusCIA, CISA, or CPA certification required; additional relevant certifications a plus (CFE, CRISC, CIPP/x, etc.)Working knowledge of the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards (2024) and COSO Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013); strong understanding of SOX/ICFR concepts for process‑level controlsHands‑on experience with SOX/ICFR testing and working knowledge of deficiency assessment in a public‑company environment; comfortable coordinating requests with external auditorsProficiency with audit management software; familiar with data analytics/visualization tools (e.g., SQL/Python/ACL/IDEA; Power BI/Tableau)Ability to travel up to 25%, primarily within North America, with some international travel as requiredPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior internal audit experience in a public company settingExperience with major ERPs (SAP, Oracle) and shared services environmentsExperience building reusable analyticsProficiency using AI / automation tools with appropriate data-handling and confidentiality practicesFluency in Mandarin Chinese or Spanish language a plusAdditional InformationFortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $80,000 USD - $126,500 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 OpportunityFortune 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 AccommodationsFortune 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 View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job PostingsTo protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at fbin.com/careers via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Accounting/Auditing