Staff Auditor

Requirements

• Willingness to pursue CIA, CISA, or CPA certification
• Proficiency using AI, automation tools, data analytics/visualization
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese or Spanish language a plu
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, reli

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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 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, IT, data science, or related field 1-4 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

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