Division Controller

ITW; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Leader development & coaching

Development opportunities

Job summary

ITW Permatex, a leading manufacturer, seeks a senior finance leader to direct financial planning, forecasting, and controls across the business. You will partner with division leadership to optimize growth, margins, and cash flow, while mentoring a high-performing finance team within a decentralized manufacturing culture.

The role emphasizes deep financial acumen, strategic decision support, and cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D, and HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience including financial reporting, planning, forecasting, cost accounting, internal controls, and operational accounting.
• 5+ years of financial management with direct people leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insight and recommendations for annual and long-range plans, growth initiatives, pricing, product/customer decisions, and talent investments.
• Lead FP&A: monthly outlooks, quarterly reviews, annual plan, and long-range planning with clear assumptions, risks, and actions.
• Prepare and communicate accurate monthly results, variance analysis, forecasts, and performance metrics.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Cost accounting

Internal controls

Team leadership

Advanced Excel

JD Edwards

Business intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA / CMA / MBA preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

BI tools

Job description

Job Description:

What You Will Do

• Partner with the VP/GM and Division Leadership Team to provide financial insight and recommendations for annual and long-range plans, growth initiatives, pricing, product and customer decisions, operational priorities, and talent investments.
• Lead financial planning and forecasting, including monthly outlooks, quarterly reviews, the annual operating plan, and long-range planning, with clear assumptions, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Prepare and communicate accurate monthly results, variance analysis, forecasts, and performance metrics that improve decision-making and accountability.
• Oversee accounting and financial operations, including general and cost accounting, inventory, fixed assets, capital spending, working capital, month-end close, and related controls, while ensuring compliance with ITW policies and reporting requirements.
• Partner across Operations, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D, and HR to evaluate performance and drive actions that improve organic growth, margins, cash flow, and return on investment, including analysis of capital projects, pricing, new products, customer programs, and make-versus-buy decisions.
• Apply the ITW Business Model and 80/20 Front-to-Back thinking to simplify processes and reporting, strengthen financial discipline, and build, coach, and develop a high-performing Finance team.

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA, CMA, MBA, or another advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including financial reporting, analysis, planning, forecasting, cost accounting, internal controls, and operational accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of financial management experience with direct people leadership responsibility, including coaching, performance management, and team development.
• Manufacturing finance experience. Experience as a Plant Controller, Division Controller, or finance leader in a decentralized manufacturing business is preferred.
• Strong business acumen and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex data, identify key drivers, influence across functions, exercise sound judgment, and translate insights into practical action.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems skills, high integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to protect confidential information and deliver accurate work under tight deadlines. Experience with JD Edwards, business intelligence, forecasting, or dashboard tools is preferred. Ability to travel up to 20%.

What’s In It for You

• A visible leadership role with the opportunity to influence division strategy, profitable growth, and operational performance.
• The autonomy to think and act like a business owner in a decentralized, entrepreneurial culture.
• The opportunity to develop a Finance team and collaborate with leaders across the business.
• Access to ITW development opportunities and a competitive total rewards package.
• Grounded in four Core Commitments, we aim to ensure all colleagues, regardless of segment, division, geography or title, experience what differentiates ITW as a great employer. Learn more at https://careers.itw.com/us/en/working-at-itw

About Engine Repair

ITW Permatex is a leading manufacturer, distributor and marketer of premium chemical products for the automotive maintenance and repair, home, and hardware markets. Product categories include gasket makers, sealants, hand cleaners, threadlockers, adhesives, cleaners, repair kits, and lubricants under well-recognized brand names such as Permatex®, Fast Orange®, Spray Nine®, Versachem®, and Devcon® home.

Since 1909, Permatex has been an acknowledged leader in developing innovative products and services for the automotive aftermarket. Our goal is to be a one-stop solution center for do-it-yourselfers and professional technicians.

About ITW

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. is a Fortune 300 global multi-industry manufacturing leader with revenue of $16 billion in 2025. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW’s approximately 43,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company’s decentralized and entrepreneurial culture.

To learn more, visit https://www.itw.com/

Compensation Information:

The final compensation offered will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as business and market considerations. This role is eligible for ITW’s benefits and other applicable compensation programs. More details on our benefits can be found on our career site.

View ITW benefits at https://careers.itw.com/us/en/benefits

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.