Senior Internal Auditor

Sherwin-Williams•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Auditor within the Global Audit Department, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to many of our operating business units, interact with leaders of the organization and positively impact change associated with the business’ existing initiatives and processes. You will be charged with properly managing risk associated to various projects as our team explores improvement opportunities all while establishing the foundation to grow within the Audit Department’s career path and the organization’s finance job family. This position is not hybrid/remote and will be located at our Global Headquarters in Cleveland, OH. Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
3+ years of experience in Internal/External Audit or Accounting
General knowledge of business processes and application controls
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Must have ability to travel up to 15% of time (domestic and international)
Advanced understanding of general accounting, internal control testing and manufacturing and/or retail industry
Experience with internal control testing, complex accounting and audit related projects in a team-based environment
Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
Advanced degrees or certifications including MBA, CIA, or CPA.
3+ years of prior work experience from Big 4 Firm or similar public company

Responsibilities

Execute annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program
Manage the completion of process walkthroughs including the preparation and review of supporting documentation
Review and perform test of controls procedures over key financial business processes
Work with external auditors and management to resolve identified issues
Plan and execute international and domestic audits of Sherwin-Williams Plants, Distribution Centers and Enterprise-wide business processes
Assist Lead and/or Supervisor in completion of site risk assessment and audit program
Assist in managing the execution of fieldwork
Work with management to understand business processes, resolve issues and communicate findings
Assist in leading the exit conference with local and corporate management
Assist in drafting final reports to management
Manage the execution of annual financial statement audit by partnering with external auditors
Prepare more complex assigned substantive procedures and review routine substantive procedures
Work with external auditors to communicate results and complete follow up action items
Look for opportunities to streamline the process and better partner with external auditors
Assist in managing, training and developing Internal Auditors
Oversee daily work of Internal Auditors
Develop Internal Auditors through coaching and mentoring