Finance Operations Coordinator

Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202 Work Location Type: Hybrid 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 Compensation The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $61,800.00 to $102,900.00. 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: 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. Job Summary The Finance Operations Coordinator provides essential operational, administrative, and logistical support to both the Internal Audit (IA) and Investor Relations (IR) teams. This role ensures seamless coordination of Audit Committee (AC) activities, investor meetings, regulatory workflows, material preparation, and cross‑functional communication. The coordinator supports high‑visibility workstreams that strengthen financial governance, enable Board readiness, and enhance investor engagement. Key Responsibilities Coordinate all Audit Committee logistics, including materials preparation, document routing with Legal, meeting setup/cleanup, and assembling/distributing books and packets. Plan and execute FACS‑related events (Learning Series, annual picnic, and other functional activities), including scheduling, vendor engagement, and onsite support. Manage hospitality needs for AC meetings and Finance events, including lunches, breaks, and other meeting support. Schedule, organize, and support investor roadshows, conferences, and 250+ annual external investor meetings, including travel, itineraries, lodging, and leadership attendance. Support earnings‑related workflows, including prerecordings, webcast logistics, analyst callbacks, and quarterly/annual press release coordination with Legal and Controllership. Create departmental POs, coordinate with vendors, and ensure timely/accurate payments across Audit and IR; maintain departmental systems and expense tracking, including routine reporting for operational and budget oversight. Manage leaders’ calendars, prioritize meeting requests, and coordinate meeting logistics; support travel planning for leaders and team members. Work Experience 3+ years administrative or coordination experience in Finance, Legal, Audit, or Executive Support — Required 3+ years experience working with Board‑level materials, compliance processes, or investor communication workflows — Preferred 3+ years supporting multiple executive leaders and/or departments — Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines. Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting with executives, committees, and external stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams). Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and reliability. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr W. W. Grainger