Senior Global Internal Controls Analyst

Work Location Type:Hybrid

Req Number 326526

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment,Zoro.comoffers customers access to more than 14 million products, andMonotaRO.comoffers more than 24 million products. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is$85,300.00 to$142,200.00.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger's benefits, please click on the link below:

https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

"This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position."

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Position Details

The Global Internal Controls Analyst Senior supports Grainger's global internal control framework and drives improvements through enhanced control design, automation, and standardization. The role evaluates the design and effectiveness of key internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) as part of the enterprise SOX 404 assessment and partners with control owners to ensure accurate documentation and effective operation of controls. The analyst provides guidance on remediation, supports new processes and system implementations, and acts as a controls expert for cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives. Additionally, the role maintains strong relationships with SOX stakeholders, assists with team coaching, and supports reporting to management and the Audit Committee.

You Will

• Supports the annual SOX 404 risk and scoping assessment by analyzing financial reporting processes, systems, and third-party providers to ensure appropriate controls exist and updates the internal controls framework to maintain compliance and mitigate risk.
• Partners with control owners to review and validate process documentation, including narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control matrices, to confirm accuracy and completeness; conducts walkthroughs and testing to verify control design and operating effectiveness, enabling Management's ICFR assessment.
• Collaborates with control owners to remediate deficiencies identified during design or operating effectiveness testing of financial, entity-level, and SOC 1 controls, ensuring timely resolution and strengthening control reliability.
• Provides controls expertise for new financial processes or changes to existing SOX 404 in-scope processes by performing targeted reviews and deep dives, ensuring alignment with compliance requirements and best practices.
• Acts as an end-to-end controls expert on cross-functional projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives to embed strong controls and drive efficiency across SOX and non-SOX environments.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with key SOX stakeholders, including Finance leadership and external auditors, to facilitate collaboration, transparency, and timely issue resolution.
• Assists in leading and coaching team members in Panama through SOX training, guidance on control testing, and issue resolution to build capability and ensure consistent execution.
• Supports reporting of control status and deficiencies to Control Owners, Management, and the Audit Committee to provide visibility and enable informed decision-making.

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Business or related required and
• Master's Degree preferred
• 3+ years in Internal or external audit within a large company, specifically US companies subject to SOX requirements. required and
• 1+ years Big 4 firm experience preferred
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of processes, risks and internal controls and the application of audit practices (e.g., COSO, COBIT, GAAS) to these areas .
• Robust project management skills and working with multi-project management.
• Practical knowledge of ERP systems (i.e., SAP or comparable large ERP systems) and PC proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire preferred
• CIA - Certified Internal Auditor Upon Hire preferred
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Upon Hire preferred

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.