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Senior Auditor

Apply Job ID REF9058P Date posted 01/18/2023 Address 155 Harlem Avenue, Glenview, IL Job Type Full-time Job Status Exempt

Since its founding more than 100 years ago, ITW has become one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. We place a high premium on the development of innovative solutions–most of which are developed in tandem with our customers. And we continue to ensure that our customers receive timely, cost-effective service for the innovative products we provide.

ITW’s differentiated business model is composed of a set of unique core capabilities: our proprietary 80/20 business process, customer-back innovation, and our well-known decentralized entrepreneurial culture. These capabilities are unmistakably ITW—and key to our longevity and strong performance.

ITW’s products and solutions are at work all over the world, in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices we rely on. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.

Today, ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that employs nearly 43,000 people with operations in 55 countries with headquarters in Glenview, IL. We are conveniently located across from the Metra commuter rail, with access to an on-site gym, café and active employee resource groups. 


The Senior Auditor performs professional internal auditing work including performing financial, operational and compliance audit projects as well as providing consulting services to the organization’s management and staff.  The individual performs under supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Department Overview:

The Enterprise Audit Services (EAS) team consists of 40 audit professionals based in Glenview, IL, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Brazil who complete audits in teams of 3-6 people each month.

The EAS department’s culture committee engages employees on activities and world events related to: Safety, Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Environment, Recognition, and Mindfulness & Wellness.

Things to get excited about:

  • Domestic and International travel, including the ability for leisure travel between audit weeks
  • Generous benefits package including healthcare, 401k matching program and paid time off
  • Free access to a full gym on the ITW campus
  • The ITW Foundation offers a 3-1 match program, paid volunteer hours, sponsors the David Speer Academy in Chicago, IL and more.
  • Flexibility regarding work from home options
  • Dress for your day at the corporate office

Responsibilities:

  • Performs initial risk assessment in the planning phase of the audit, based on understanding of the financials and overall business risks to determine audit approach.
  • Completes audit procedures, including analyzing results, identifying and defining issues, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting business unit processes and procedures.
  • Reviews and evaluates the internal control environment and develops specific analyses of strengths and weaknesses, along with recommended improvements.
  • Conducts interviews, reviews documents, and prepares working papers.
  • Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
  • Communicates or assists in effectively communicating the results of the audit and consulting projects via presentations and written reports.
  • Informs audit lead of progress and/or difficulties encountered during the audit.
  • Mentors and review less experienced team members work
  • Exhibits professional behavior in business setting and performs related work as assigned.
  • Maintains relationship with mentor.
  • Travels domestically and internationally up to 40% (subject to safe travel conditions given the current pandemic)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university is required.
  • 2-5 years of full-time experience in auditing, preferably within the manufacturing industry, is required.
  • Certification or working toward a certification such as a CIA, CPA, or CMA is a plus.
  • Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices.
  • Ability to detect and document weaknesses in internal controls.
  • Ability to demonstrate good time management skills by managing multiple responsibilities at once and effectively achieving deadlines
  • Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information, and drawing logical conclusions.
  • Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
  • Skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheet and other business software to prepare reports, presentations, summaries and analyses.
  • Skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers and external contacts and to work effectively in a professional team environment.
  • Readiness to accept additional responsibilities, as well as willingness to try new ideas and methodologies.
  • Strong language capability in at least one other language (preferred).
  • Ability to travel internationally and domestically without restrictions (subject to safe travel conditions given the current pandemic)

*ITW Audit Department is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (“ITW” or “the Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please email corp_accessibility@itw.com to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.

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.  

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At ITW, we value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

Equal Opportunities

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. Read more information here.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this online application system process due to your disability, please email corp_accessibility@itw.com to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.