North America Controller & Strategic Finance Leader

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

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.