Director, External Reporting Details

Director, External Reporting

Fortune Brands - Deerfield, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Description

The Director of External Report leads the external SEC reporting process and monthly reporting consolidation. In addition, responsible for evaluating new GAAP reporting requirements and preparing related implementation plans as well as evaluating existing GAAP and applying requirements in consultation with our external auditors. Leads Financial Reporting team through empowerment as well as the performance management process, and provides regular coaching, feedback and career development planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs Financial Reporting team in the preparation of SEC filings, including Annual Form 10-K, Annual Form 11-K, Quarterly Form 10-Q, and proxy information, including electronic filing on EDGAR.
• Serves as liaison with outside auditors, actuaries, and FBHS legal with the preparation of the Company’s financial statement filings, registration statements, debt offerings, and benefit filings.
• Directs implementation of new ASU standards and SEC rules. Partners with operating companies and Corporate Accounting with implementation of existing ASC standards and SEC rules, and provides support to operating company Controllership organizations on any technical accounting matters.
• Maintains a high level of expertise on current and proposed SEC rules, and AICPA and FASB pronouncements.
• In collaboration with the VP, Corporate Controller, prepares Board or Audit Committee financial and technical accounting updates.
• Leads Financial Reporting team in the preparation of the monthly financial consolidation, which is performed on SAP’s BPC software.
• Provides leadership to the Financial Reporting team by coaching, mentoring and developing team members as well as providing career development planning and opportunities.
• Lead special projects as assigned, and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 10+ years of public company accounting experience or Big 4 audit experience. 5+ years people management experience required.
• CPA required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must have the ability to analyze and interpret complex accounting and financial issues.
• Requires expertise in interpretation and implementation of current accounting pronouncements. - Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills – systems thinker.
• Flexible and highly adaptable – ability to pivot quickly.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and push through business challenges.
• Drive results and demonstrate a strong sense of accountability and follow through.
• Ability to energize others around a task/idea and maintain optimism.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a department and department team members.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must have the ability to analyze and interpret complex accounting and financial issues.
• Requires expertise in interpretation and implementation of current accounting pronouncements. - Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills – systems thinker.
• Flexible and highly adaptable – ability to pivot quickly.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and push through business challenges.
• Drive results and demonstrate a strong sense of accountability and follow through.
• Ability to energize others around a task/idea and maintain optimism.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a department and department team members.

Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: Plumbing, Cabinets, Doors and Security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbhs.com to learn more.

FBHS is an equal opportunity employer. FBHS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

FBHS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at 847-484-4587 and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.