Senior IT Auditor

Job Category: Finance and Business
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: USA

Company Overview

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is a leading innovation company dedicated to creating smarter, safer, and more beautiful homes while enhancing lives. Our mission is to elevate everyday living by transforming spaces into havens.

As a brand, innovation, and channel leader, we specialize in high-growth categories within the home products, security, and commercial building markets. Our diverse portfolio includes renowned brands such as Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe, and Yale Residential.

Headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, Fortune Brands trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol FBIN.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Develop a deep understanding of ERP applications and business processes by reviewing system documentation, conducting stakeholder interviews, and analyzing workflows, architecture, and data flows to define audit project scope.
  • Support internal audit engagements by conducting assessments related to finance, compliance, and ERP application controls.
  • Oversee the execution of IT General Controls (ITGC) for SOX compliance, including scoping, control testing, and timely reporting to management.
  • Lead IT audits in collaboration with an outsourced audit team, ensuring timely completion of audit work papers, discussing findings with management, drawing audit conclusions, and agreeing on action plans.
  • Partner with the financial audit team on integrated audits to identify key IT risks and assess the effectiveness of controls.
  • Assess the application environment for cybersecurity vulnerabilities and control gaps, supporting management in remediation efforts.
  • Advance the department’s data analytics initiatives, which may include developing automation, visualizations, and analytics tools.
  • Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, anomalies, and risks.
  • Communicate audit schedules, timelines, and expectations effectively under the guidance of the IT Audit Director to ensure timely completion of audit and data analytics projects.
  • Identify opportunities for innovative analytics applications, such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning (ML), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in risk assurance.
  • Ensure audits align with industry standards and best practices, including NIST, PIP, CII, and PMP frameworks.
  • Maintain organized audit documentation, including work papers and evidence.
  • Track and monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure compliance.
  • Prepare detailed audit reports, effectively communicating findings, recommendations, and action plans to senior management through written reports and presentations.
  • Contribute to the development of internal audit methodologies and tools.
  • Travel up to 25%, primarily within North America, with some international travel as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, finance, information systems, cybersecurity, computer science, data analytics, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience required; 7+ years preferred.
  • Understanding of financial principles, including financial statements and general financial knowledge.
  • Strong knowledge of auditing standards, SOX, ITGC, risk management, and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate business processes, risks, and controls.
  • Detail-oriented with a critical thinking mindset and strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with teams and present audit findings to stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Experience with MS Excel and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Big 4 audit experience is a plus.
  • Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or other relevant credentials.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft, or similar).
  • Knowledge of IT and cybersecurity regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Experience with Snowflake and Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques and Tools (CAATS) for data analysis (e.g., SQL Server, SAS) is a plus.
  • Proficiency in storytelling through data visualization tools.
  • Familiarity with AuditBoard is a plus.

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