Division Controller

Job Description:

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.

Bachelors 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%.

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 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.

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

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