North America Controller

ITW; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW seeks a strategic Finance Leader to manage the U.S. accounting and finance organization, reporting to the Division Controller. You will oversee the North America close, prepare reports and forecasts, and partner with senior management to drive growth and efficiency.

You will mentor a three-person finance team, support ERP deployment, ensure policy compliance, and deliver proactive analyses that influence major financial decisions across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA or Master’s degree in accounting preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, accounting or audit roles.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to partner with senior management.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• Proficient in financial analysis techniques and tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly and quarterly close for the North America business unit.
• Prepare financial reports and outlooks.
• Lead strategic financial decisions impacting the North America region.
• Deliver proactive internal reporting by identifying risks and opportunities.
• Analyze variances to key strategic plans and forecasts.
• Monthly management information reporting and presentation of results to internal management.
• Create accurate financial forecasts and support annual and long-range plans.
• Ensure compliance with ITW policies and procedures, including audits.
• Collaborate with the Divisional Controller on planning, consolidation and analysis.
• Support deployment and integration of a new ERP system.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial planning & forecasting

Financial analysis & reporting

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Power BI familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or Master’s degree in accounting

Tools

Power BI

Acumatica ERP

Job description

Job Description:

Reporting to the Division Controller, this role serves as a key business partner to enable above average market growth and operational efficiency. In addition, this leadership role is responsible for managing the U.S. accounting and finance organization. Functions include the reporting process (which includes reporting to both the parent company and internal management).

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Planning, reporting and analysis

• Oversee the monthly and quarterly financial close process for the North America business unit, including preparation of financial reports and outlooks
• Serve as a key participant in major financial decisions impacting the North America region
• Deliver proactive internal reporting by identifying potential risks and opportunities, and recommending strategic solutions
• Financial analysis of actual results, highlighting variances to key strategic plans and forecasts
• Monthly management information reporting including presentation of results to internal management
• Create accurate financial forecasts and support the preparation of Annual and Long-Range Plans
• Ensure compliance with ITW policies and procedures, including the execution of effective control processes and support for both internal and external audits
• Collaborate closely with the Divisional Controller on financial planning, reporting, consolidation and analysis
• Support the successful deployment and integration of a new ERP system

Management

• Mentor and manage a three-person finance team, providing direction and support in key accounting functions such as accounts payable, inventory management, invoicing, and accounts receivable.
• Leverage and drive the Front to Back 80/20 Business Process and Toolbox principles within the organization to drive growth, enhance efficiency and eliminate complexity from the business processes
• Ensure the organization operates within all Corporate financial and compliance guidelines

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, accounting or audit roles
• CPA or Master's degree in accounting preferred
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to operate as a strategic business partner
• Proven ability to perform budgeting and forecasting, as well as drive simplification and continuous improvement within the business
• Demonstrates effective use of financial analysis techniques and tools to provide advice to cross-functional areas and drive business results
• Experience developing and managing direct reports within the finance function.
• Ability to foster collaborative, effective relationships at all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in accounting software and highly skilled in Excel; intermediate knowledge of Word and PowerPoint. Experience with Power BI or Acumatica ERP is a plus
• Willingness to travel domestically at least 4 times per year

Compensation Information:

Base Salary- $90,000 and $120,000 anually.

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