Staff auditor, Auditor Accountant

Job Description

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 work papers 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 work papers; 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