Staff Auditor
temprop="jobLocation" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Place">1 Horizon Way, Deerfield, ILLINOIS
temprop="jobLocation" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Place">Employees work in a hybrid mode
temprop="jobLocation" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Place">Flexibility to work from home Mondays and Fridays
temprop="employmentType">Full-time
Department: Accounting/Auditing
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 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
CORE COMPETENCIES
Communication: Produces clear, concise workpapers; 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
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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
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: $60,000 USD - $99,000 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, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.