Finance Manager- Global Controllership, Corporate

This is a key management position within the Enterprise R&C Global Controllership team which will be responsible for leading the centralized global accounting close and consolidation process. This position is responsible for the coordination and management of all accounting processes, procedures, and systems to ensure the accurate and timely financial close of the Corporate division. This position will interact with numerous functional areas, such as Tax, Treasury, Legal, IT, EHS, Enterprise FP&A, and SBS, providing exposure to many different areas as well as to senior executives of the global Sherwin-Williams business.

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.

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

Primary responsibilities include: 1) ensuring facilitation of accurate and reliable consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and other appropriate worldwide standards; 2) support and promotion of a standard global footprint of financial systems/processes maintained coordinating corporate close responsibilities, balance sheet integrity and analysis, ensuring compliance with Company policies and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This position will interact with numerous functional areas, such as Tax, Treasury, Legal, IT, EHS, Enterprise FP&A, and SBS, providing exposure to many different areas as well as to senior executives of the global Sherwin-Williams business. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Corporate Division and Consolidation Close

2. Monthly Procedures

   1. Perform Balance Sheet and Income Statement variance analysis

   2. Book income tax provision, segment allocation, Reg-G, and DLEP entries on a consolidated basis

   3. Review monthly journal entries related to legal, environmental, workers compensation, healthcare, and vacation

   4. Review monthly accounting related to SW Insurance Company

   5. Review preparation of select balance sheet accounts and ensure proper financial statement presentation

   6. Assist in ad hoc analysis related to the general ledger, footnote support, acquisitions, etc. 

3. Quarterly & Annual Procedures

   1. Reviewing preparation of quarterly Corporate accruals and related schedules, including Environmental, Legal, Healthcare, and Risk Management

   2. Prepare accrual for Common Stock and Restricted Stock dividends

   3. Preparation of annual tax packages

4. Balance Sheet Reconciliations

   1. Review monthly reconciliations, including but not limited to:

      1. Corporate bank accounts 

      2. Environmental

      3. Miscellaneous deferred expenses

      4. Prepaids

      5. Accrued liabilities

      6. SW Insurance Co

      7. Goodwill

      8. Equity

   2. Ensure timely completion of the team’s reconciliations and compliance with internal policy

   3. Drive clean-up of long outstanding reconciling items

5. Ownership of various key controls to ensure the accuracy of financial results and reporting

6. Provide support for audit requests (internal and external)

7. Involvement in key company initiatives and various system or process implementations

8. Supervise a team of financial analysts

   1. Train and coach team members, providing leadership, guidance, and developmental opportunities

   2. Ensure the staff’s achievement of prescribed goals

   3. Drive continuous improvement mindset and initiatives among team members

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Preferred:

• MBA

 

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting, finance, or audit experience
• Prior supervisory experience
• Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Excellent customer service orientation

• Proven assertive project leadership skills

 

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant
• Public accounting experience
• Previous experience with Oracle Cloud GL and OneStream
• Transactional Lean training

 

Travel: 10%

Client-provided location(s): Cleveland, OH

Job ID: 21244_2536258

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-28T00:00:00