Senior Finance Analyst, Global Cost Accounting

Sherwin-Williams•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst – Cost Accounting position is a key member of the Enterprise Finance Global Cost Accounting Team, holding global responsibility for costing-related functions across regions and ERP platforms. This role is primarily responsible for managing variance explanation, allocation, and pass-through at GSC manufacturing sites and related month-end close processes. The position will work cross-functionally with operations & finance, commercial selling divisions, and other elements of the R&C Cost Team. The role will regularly engage with SW business units in the creation and explanation of standard costs, passed variances, and monthly financial results, aiming to drive transparency and profitability for commercial groups. This position is located at the Global Headquarters in Cleveland, OH and is not hybrid/remote. A review of criminal history is necessary due to access to confidential financial information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with a focus in Finance or Accounting
3+ years of finance and/or accounting experience
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Access
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

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or an MBA with a focus in Accounting, Finance
CPA or CMA certification
Experience with the QAD and Oracle ERP platforms
Experience in cost development and accounting
Experience working cross-functionally and multi-nationally
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel.
Standard Costing methodology
Experience with developing reporting and monthly variance accounting
Oracle ERP working knowledge

Responsibilities

Month end close entries to allocate manufacturing variances to business units utilizing a variety of concepts.
Review and allocate PPV and complete various monthly reporting.
Provide explanation to commercial business units regarding passed actuals versus trend, plan, and forecast.
Assist in review and development of annual raw material standard costs, freight, usage, and other overheads.
Complete monthly reporting for management.
Balance sheet reconciliations.
Speak to the GSC P&L / Results Report regarding material variances.
Special projects, as assigned, such as standardizing the ‘pass through’ process to out-of-scope regions.
Assist in identifying and enacting enhancements which can drive standardization and efficiency.
Other cost accounting tasks & responsibilities, as assigned.