Technical Accounting Lead

Fortune Brands Home & Security; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) with company contribution

Product discounts

Flexible time off

Fertility/adoption benefits

ERG programs

Job summary

Fortune Brands Home & Security is seeking a Lead Technical Accountant in a hybrid role based in Deerfield, IL. You will manage accounting and reporting of technical matters including leases, employee benefits, derivatives, and debt, ensuring strong US GAAP expertise and SOX compliance.

The position requires CPA, 7+ years of experience, and collaboration with Treasury and business units. You will prepare 10-Q/10-K disclosures and lead continuous process improvements for monthly/quarterly closes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience including technical accounting.
• CPA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review lease agreements to determine accounting treatment and record lease data.
• Collaborate with business units for accurate monthly lease accounting entries.
• Manage accounting and reporting for pension and other postretirement benefits.

Skills

US GAAP

CPA

Leadership

Excel

SOX compliance

Communication

SEC reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Lease software

Job description

Job Description

Our organization hosts a hybrid role based in Deerfield, IL. The Lead Technical Accountant will manage accounting and reporting of technical accounting matters such as leases, employee benefits, derivatives, and debt. This position is part of the Corporate Accounting team and requires strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, excellent communication skills, and collaboration with Treasury and business units.

Location

Hybrid – 3 days per week in the Deerfield, IL office.

What You Will Be Doing

• Review and analyze lease agreements to determine appropriate accounting treatment and record lease data.
• Collaborate with business units to ensure accurate and timely monthly lease accounting entries.
• Manage accounting and reporting for pension and other postretirement benefits.
• Lead accounting and reporting for derivative and debt transactions.
• Prepare financial statement disclosures for leases, pension/OPEB, derivatives, debt, including quarterly and annual disclosures and disclosure checklists for 10‑Q and 10‑K.
• Implement, execute, and maintain internal controls related to accounting for leases, employee benefits, derivatives, and debt to ensure SOX compliance.
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements to streamline monthly/quarterly close processes.
• Assist in other financial reporting and technical accounting projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including technical accounting and/or financial reporting.
• CPA required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting rules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, especially lease software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.
• Experience in public accounting.

Benefits

We support overall health and wellness with comprehensive benefits such as health plans, a market‑leading 401(k) program with company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off, inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more. We offer ERGs that foster inclusion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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