Finance Operations Coordinator

Finance Operations Coordinator

Date: Apr 17, 2026

Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202

Company: Grainger Businesses

Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number 327930

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.

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, 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.