Finance Manager, Global Accounting COE

Sherwin-Williams • Cleveland, OH

2h • $108,531 - $140,086 • Onsite

About The Position

The Global Accounting Center of Excellence (CoE) serves as the company-wide accounting subject matter expert, ensuring company processes adhere to accounting policies and operationalizing accounting with a focus on standardization and efficiency. Areas covered include revenue, accounts receivable, cash, inventory, long-lived assets, and intercompany accounting. The Finance Manager will manage multiple ongoing initiatives, including project-based work, and collaborate with Global Reporting, Controllership, Sherwin Business Services (SBS), and Commercial Finance.

This position is based at Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, Ohio, and is not hybrid or remote. It involves access to confidential financial information, and a criminal history review is required. The role is eligible for a performance-based bonus, subject to applicable company plan terms, and requires 10% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 5+ years of accounting, finance, or auditing experience.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• 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 eighteen (18) years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or currently in the process of sitting for the CPA exam.
• Public accounting experience, particularly Big 4.
• Experience with Oracle General Ledger.
• Experience with OneStream.

Responsibilities

• Become a subject matter expert in company accounting processes, policies, and the underlying US GAAP; collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare and update process documentation and flowcharts, including procedures and assumptions that support consistent and accurate accounting.
• Lead and support process documentation across functions by developing and maintaining flowcharts, standard procedures, and accounting assumptions; promote global consistency and update related global accounting policies.
• Support Global Accounting CoE leadership with accounting and controllership activities, including preparing and reviewing manual journal entries and account reconciliations; identify process enhancements, automation opportunities, and control improvements.
• Work with Global Accounting CoE leadership to develop global accounting policies that translate complex accounting guidance into practical business applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to assess risks, strengthen internal controls, improve efficiency, and advance best practices across the financial close process.
• Take on special projects and initiatives within the Accounting CoE, serving as a business partner to others across the organization.

Benefits

• The position is eligible for a performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
• The company describes benefits spanning retirement, health care, total well-being, and daily commute, with eligibility details available through its candidate benefits information.

What This Job Offers

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