Audit Intern – Summer 2027

Job Description:

Since its 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. We place a high premium on the development of innovative solutions–most of which are developed in tandem with our customers. And we continue to ensure that our customers receive timely, cost-effective service for the innovative products we provide.

ITW’s differentiated business model is composed of a set of unique core capabilities: our proprietary 80/20 business process, customer-back innovation, and our well-known decentralized entrepreneurial culture. These capabilities are unmistakably ITW—and key to our longevity and strong performance.

ITW’s products and solutions are at work all over the world, in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices we rely on. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.

Today, ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 300 global multi-industry manufacturing leader with revenue of $16.0 billion in 2025 and employs ~43,000 people operating in 49 countries. Our headquarters located in Glenview, IL. includes a fitness center at no cost to the employees, a cafe, outdoor volleyball courts, walking trails around the facility, employee resource groups, corporate discounts, dry cleaning services, covered/outdoor parking, and much more. We are just a block away from the nearest Metra station, allowing for an accessible commute to downtown Chicago.

More details on our benefits can be found on our website at https://www.itw.com/careers/benefits-compensation/.

Internship Program Overview

ITW’s internship program provides unparalleled access to challenging opportunities in high-growth, dynamic industries. Interns are encouraged to think and act like entrepreneurs and are provided with significant responsibility and autonomy to take ownership of projects and complete assigned tasks. As an intern, you will gain substantial personal learning and career development opportunities through ownership of real-world job assignments, strong coaching and mentorship, and networking with senior leaders across the Enterprise.

ITW’s “80/20” front-to-back business model, along with our entrepreneurial culture, will provide you with the opportunity to work in an organization that is committed to innovation and creativity. Our program gives interns the chance to collaborate with their teams and participate in exciting, enterprise-wide projects. Some of our intern engagement highlights include intern kickoff events, professional workshops, lunch & learns, volunteering during ITW’s Day of Action, networking, and more.

Position Summary

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is seeking Audit Interns to join the Enterprise Audit Services (EAS) team in the summer of 2027. All audit interns travel to ITW business units to perform financial audits of ITW businesses around the globe. Historically, Audit Interns have traveled internationally for two weeks, usually to a business unit in Europe.

Department Overview

The Enterprise Audit Services (EAS) team consists of 40 audit professionals based in Glenview, IL, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Brazil who complete audits around the globe, in teams of 3-6 people each month. The EAS department focuses on developing “Great ITW Leaders” and supporting ITW’s Enterprise Initiatives. The EAS culture committee engages employees in activities and world events related to: Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Environment & Safety, and Wellness.

Things to Get Excited About

• Domestic and International travel (up to 40%), including the ability for leisure travel between audit weeks

• Flexibility regarding work from home options

• Dress for your day at the corporate office

• Free access to a full gym on the ITW campus

• Typically, 40-hour work week (paid hourly)

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad spectrum of financial audits to assist with 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

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university, with final academic graduation prior to August 2028

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA

• Ability and desire to travel 40%* (domestic & international)

• 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

• Attention to detail

• Computer proficiency with MS Office

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

Compensation Information:

The hourly rate for this position is $30.00

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.