Staff Auditor

Fortune Brands•Deerfield, IL

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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