Manager, Accounting

Fortune Brands • Deerfield, IL

13d • $90,000 - $143,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Accounting, the Manager, Accounting leads a team of Senior Accountants and Accountants to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant accounting for operations activities. This role oversees month-end close, reviews and approves journal entries and reconciliations, drives process improvements and internal controls, and partners cross-functionally to provide financial insights.
Position location:
Deerfield, IL – position is hybrid (Flexibility to work from home Mondays and Fridays)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or related field required.
• 3–5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or related field required.
• 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and large ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Team supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Background in cost accounting and manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the operations accounting team; provide coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Oversee the month-end close process for operations-related accounts (inventory, cost of goods sold, manufacturing variances and distribution and transportation) and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Review and approve team-prepared journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations; ensure quality, accuracy, and proper documentation.
• Monitor inventory cycle count program and work with plant managers as needed to ensure compliance.
• Analyze and report operational financial results and trends to business partners and leadership.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and finance partners to provide insights that support decision-making and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, systems, and internal controls; identify, prioritize, and implement best practices.
• Ensure SOX compliance for operations accounting processes, including oversight of cycle count compliance and control documentation.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules and reporting; support audits and examinations.
• Lead or contribute to special projects and initiatives focused on process optimization and transformation.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.

Benefits

• comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs.
• robust health plans
• a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
• product discounts
• flexible time off benefits
• adoption benefits
• We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees