Company Description
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
Job Description
The Vice President, Chief Internal Auditor will serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO and executive leadership, overseeing the global internal audit function across all Fortune Brands Innovations operations. This executive will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, risk-based audit strategy aligned with the company’s strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities.
This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, operational efficiency, and compliance with internal controls and external regulations. This individual will lead a high-performing team, foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and serve as a key liaison to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
Position location: Deerfield, IL - Hybrid schedule

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting (Big Four preferred), or risk advisory.
• 5+ years of executive or senior leadership experience managing audit teams in a global, matrixed organization.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, COSO, and internal control frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence at the executive and board level.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% (domestic and international).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification strongly preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or consumer goods industries.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Exposure to IT audit and data analytics tools.
  Additional Information
  Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $270,000 USD - $330,000 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