Finance Manager, Global Accounting COE

Sherwin-Williams•Cleveland, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Accounting Center of Excellence (CoE) serves as the Company’s global accounting subject matter expert, helping ensure company-wide processes adhere to accounting policies and are operationalized with a focus on standardization and efficiency. Accounting areas include revenue, accounts receivable, cash, inventory, long-lived assets, and intercompany transactions. The Finance Manager manages multiple ongoing initiatives, including project-based work, across stakeholders and cross-functional teams such as Global Reporting, Controllership, Sherwin Business Services (SBS), and Commercial Finance. The position is based at Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio; it is not hybrid or remote. The role is eligible for a performance-based bonus subject to the Company’s applicable plans. Because the role involves access to confidential financial information, a criminal-history review is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance.
At least 5 years of accounting, finance, or auditing experience.
Microsoft Office experience.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status.
At least 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.
Experience with Oracle General Ledger.
Experience with OneStream.

Responsibilities

Become a subject matter expert in Company accounting processes and policies, including the underlying US GAAP.
Work with Global Reporting, Controllership, SBS, Commercial Finance, and other teams to prepare and update process documentation for various process streams using flowcharts.
Document procedures, assumptions, and standardization efforts so transactions are accounted for consistently and accurately across the organization.
Lead and support process documentation across functions by developing and maintaining flowcharts, standard procedures, and accounting assumptions.
Ensure global consistency and update related global accounting policies.
Support key accounting and controllership activities with Global Accounting CoE leadership, including preparing and reviewing manual journal entries and account reconciliations.
Use insights from accounting activities to identify process enhancements, automation opportunities, and control improvements.
Develop global accounting policies that translate complex accounting guidance into practical business applications.
Draft actionable policies that promote consistency, compliance, and operational excellence.
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, acting as a business partner to others across the organization.