Finance Analyst, Cost Accounting

Sherwin-Williams • Cleveland, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst – Cost Accounting is a key member of the Enterprise Finance Global Cost Accounting Team, which is responsible for costing-related functions across regions and ERP platforms. The role primarily supports Oracle 11i ERP and Oracle Cloud ERP for PCG commercial groups, with responsibilities in the EMEAI and/or NOAM region. The analyst works regularly with SW business units to develop and explain standard costs and monthly financial results, supporting transparency and profitability for commercial groups. The position supports transitions to Oracle Cloud and may take on other ad hoc responsibilities. It is not hybrid or remote and reports to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113. The role involves access to confidential financial information, and the company has determined that a criminal-history review is necessary to protect its business, operations, reputation, clients, and potential investments. Travel is 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with a focus in Finance or Accounting.
• At least 2 years of finance and/or accounting experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP or Oracle 11i ERP.
• Experience in standard cost development and monthly variance accounting.
• Experience working cross-functionally and multinationally.
• Knowledge of standard costing methodology and monthly variance accounting.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual standard material and conversion costs for manufactured and purchased items, including mid-year re-rolls as required.
• Maintain STND and SAC Cost Scenarios.
• Contribute to the BIOS Cloud Design & Implementation project, including finance participation in SIT, UAT, and cutover activities related to Cost Accounting.
• Calculate and book cost-related journal entries for monthly financial close, including purchase price variances, inventory revaluation, manufacturing absorption, and batch variances.
• Review month-end results and assist with explanations and root-cause analysis of fluctuations versus actual or plan, including standard PPV, batch variance, and absorption analysis.
• Maintain aspects of Oracle 11i and/or Oracle Cloud, including daily cost errors and holds, product setups, account mappings, and cost changes.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, such as PPV, REVAL, and capitalized variances.
• Assist with audit requests as assigned.
• Support transitions to the Oracle Cloud platform and complete other ad hoc responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level