Matt Pigozzo is an accomplished financial professional with extensive experience in financial reporting and auditing. Currently serving as Director of Financial Reporting at Illinois Tool Works since December 2006, responsibilities include managing the quarterly close and consolidation process, producing SEC filings, and overseeing accounting for acquisitions. Previously, Matt held the position of Director of External Reporting, focusing on financial policies, monitoring accounting guidance, collaborating with external auditors, and executing special projects. Prior to Illinois Tool Works, Matt worked at Deloitte from July 1995 to December 2006, starting as an intern and advancing to Audit Senior Manager, where responsibilities included planning and executing financial statement and internal control audits. Matt holds a BS in Accounting from Northern Illinois University and an AS in Business from Moraine Valley Community College.