Job Description:

Company Overview:

ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling $14.8 billion in 2018. 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 has approximately 50,000 dedicated colleagues in operations around the world who thrive in the company’s unique, decentralized, and entrepreneurial culture.

Hi-Cone, a division of ITW, is a leading supplier of sustainable multi-packaging systems for alcohol, soft drink, and general products industries. We are advocates of packaging alternatives that generate sustained margin contributions for our customers and major retailers. Our customers demand maximum quality, exceptional value, market performance and innovation. We meet those demands by offering the most cost-effective, efficient and reliable secondar packaging solution.

Position Summary: The Regional Controller is a key member of the Finance team, responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and ensuring strong financial management and compliance.

This role partners closely with functional leaders to drive profitable growth and support decision-making through timely, accurate financial analysis and insight.  The Controller has full responsibility, and is a steward, for the financial integrity of the U.S. business, including financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and compliance.

This position reports to the Division Controller and leads the U.S. Finance team (currently two direct reports).

• Primary Responsibilities:

Provide Financial Leadership and Strategy:

• Serve as a strategic financial partner to the U.S. leadership team and contribute to annual planning and long-range strategy.

• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and ITW standards.

• Provide actionable insights through robust forecasting, variance analysis, and performance management.

• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to deliver on strategic priorities and profitable growth.

• Full ownership of the U.S. sites’ financial operations including General Ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, and Month-End, Quarterly and Year-End Close activities, ensuring all internal and external reporting deadlines are met.

• Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing finance team; implement structured coaching and mentoring to build technical and leadership capabilities.

• Establish succession planning and talent pipeline development to strengthen organizational depth.

• Promote collaboration, engagement, and a culture of continuous improvement across the finance team and broader organization.

• Financial System and Process Improvements

• Partner with IT to optimize ERP (Macola) and business intelligence/reporting tools (Qlik) to enhance accuracy, speed, and transparency.  Partner with IT on ERP system replacement as part of the project implementation team.

• Drive process automation and workflow enhancements to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce manual effort.

• Develop advanced analytics, dashboards, and KPI reporting to enable data‑driven decision‑making at all levels.

• Understand and apply ITW financial policies consistently and effectively. Ensure accurate financial records and strong internal controls are in place and being followed.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Typically requires 10 years of experience in Finance or Accounting, or an equivalent combination of experience and demonstrated skills.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated talent development capabilities are essential for enhancing the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the department.
• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, coupled with a strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong ability to leverage influence to collaborate with peers, facilitating decision-making that drives positive outcomes for the business.
• Ability to navigate and adapt to evolving business environments, ensuring accurate forecasting and responsiveness to change.

Key Deliverables:

• Provide financial leadership and strategic guidance for the US
• Deliver timely GAAP compliant reporting aligned with ITW standards
• Drive forecasting, planning and long-term strategic initiatives
• Develop and mentor team
• Partner with IT to optimize ERP, reporting tools and drive automation
• Implement workflow/process improvements and build advanced analytics

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation Information: $126,000-$154,000 is within the target range for this position

*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. *