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.
