Senior Information Technology Auditor

W.W. Grainger • Lake Forest, IL

121d • $85,300 - $142,200

About The Position

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. The Senior IT Auditor position will provide a fantastic opportunity for a candidate to learn the operations of an $18B Fortune 300 organization while setting themselves up for great promotional opportunities either within Audit, Finance or another function in the enterprise. Senior Auditors work a hybrid schedule spending two days per week working from the Grainger Lake Forest, IL headquarters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Professional certification preferred such as CISA, CISSP, CISM
• 3+ years of prior IT audit experience, SOX IT audit experience, or related IT experience in a corporate environment or with a public accounting firm.
• Knowledge of risk and internal controls over system operation processes and SAP ERP systems, Windows operating systems, networks, and Oracle database.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of emerging IT risks, including cybersecurity, cloud computing and data privacy.
• Experience working with IT frameworks (e.g., NIST, COBIT, ISO)

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of IT assurance and advisory audits using Agile Internal Audit methodology.
• Prepare agile audit documentation including scope documents, flow charts, narratives, risk control matrices, test results and audit reports.
• Prepare project risk assessments to identify important risks and related controls.
• Develop and execute detailed test steps and audit programs.
• Complete audit evidence and documentation in a manner consistent with department standards and to support conclusions reached.
• Prepare and communicate written communications to business partners and work with them to identify remediation action plans.
• Follow-up with business partners to ensure timely completion of remediation actions.
• Provide guidance and training to staff auditors.
• Assist Internal Audit management with developing relationships with business partners.
• Participate in department continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain professional certifications and continued professional training.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree