Mgr, Global Int'l Controls & SOX

Work Location Type: Hybrid  

Req Number 324857

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.  

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $101,300.00  to $168,900.00.

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.

Position Details

The Manager, Global IT Internal Controls and SOX plays a critical leadership role within the organization, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust internal control framework over existing IT systems and new system implementations. The role ensures compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), supports the company's global risk and compliance strategies, and fosters a high-performing team of professionals. The manager serves as a key liaison between IT and external auditors, driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and a culture of accountability and growth.

You Will

• Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive internal controls framework over IT processes and systems, aligning with SOX requirements and best industry practices. Drive internal controls assessment for new system implementations.
• Continuously assess the effectiveness of existing IT controls and recommend improvements to address control gaps, system changes, and evolving risks.
• Collaborate with IT process owners and other stakeholders to ensure internal controls are appropriately designed and effectively executed.
• Lead the documentation, evaluation, and testing of IT general controls, application controls, and IT-dependent manual controls.
• Manage a high-performing team, including making talent decisions.

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Upon Hire preferred or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire preferred
• Master's Degree or MBA preferred
• 5+ years Progressive experience in IT audit, IT compliance, SOX program management, or a related field within a global organization required
• 5+ years SAP, Oracle, BPC, Blackline, Snowflake preferred
• 5+ years progressive related experience including Big 4 preferred
• Demonstrated expertise with SOX IT General Controls (ITGC), application controls, and associated audit/testing methodologies
• Strong understanding of business processes, ERP systems, risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO)
• Project management experience, including continuous improvement efforts related to financial processes, system and tools to increase productivity and internal controls.

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.

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