Audit Intern Summer 2025

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is seeking Audit Interns to join the Enterprise Audit Services (EAS) team in the summer of 2025. All audit interns travel to ITW business units to perform financial audits of ITW businesses around the globe. Historically, audit interns travel internationally, usually to a business unit in Europe for two weeks. 

The ITW Audit team serves business leadership and corporate management in the financial decision-making processes to create value for the company. 

Company Overview:

·       Since our 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.

·       The company has operations in 51 countries that employ more than 45,000 people with a broad portfolio of more than 19,000 granted and pending patents.

·       We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where our colleagues feel comfortable bringing their unique backgrounds, skills, and experiences to the workplace and feel a sense of belonging and our commitment starts at the top.

·       ITW has a variety of Employee Resource Groups including the African American Network, ITW Women’s Network, Pride at ITW, Latino Hispanic Network, Asian Pacific Engagement Network, and Young Professionals Network.

·       At ITW, we consider our impact on the communities where we live and work, the lives we touch, and the environment around us. The ITW Foundation offers a 3-1 match program, paid volunteer hours, sponsors the David Speer Academy in Chicago, IL and more.

Department Overview:

·       The EAS team consists of 40 audit professionals based in Glenview, IL, UK, Hong Kong, and Brazil who complete audits in teams of 3-6 each month.

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

Responsibilities:

·       Perform a broad spectrum of financial audits to assist compliance of the SOX 404 initiative

·       Analysis/recommendation of process simplification opportunities utilizing a variety of audit and financial analysis tools and techniques

·       Documentation of work performed

·       Assistance in preparation and delivery of presentations to Management

Qualifications:

·       Student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting from an accredited university, graduating in May/August 2026.

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of an organization

·       Ability to multi-task and prioritize

·       Strong organizational skills

·       Computer proficiency

·       Ability to travel 50%* (domestic and international)

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