The External Reporting team is responsible for providing clear, complete, accurate and consistent financial information to meet the requirements of both internal and external stakeholders. The Manager, SEC Reporting will support this mission by leveraging a strong leadership, project management and technical accounting background as well as an ability to collaborate with various teams across the broader organization. The Manager, SEC Reporting will primarily focus on guiding the external reporting department’s preparation and presentation of financial information in compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), regulatory requirements (e.g., SEC Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 11-K and Proxy), and company policies, and plays an important role in ensuring complete, accurate and timely external financial reporting.

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.

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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.

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The External Reporting team is responsible for providing clear, complete, accurate and consistent financial information to meet the requirements of both internal and external stakeholders. The Manager, SEC Reporting will support this mission by leveraging a strong leadership, project management and technical accounting background as well as an ability to collaborate with various teams across the broader organization. The Manager, SEC Reporting will primarily focus on guiding the external reporting department’s preparation and presentation of financial information in compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), regulatory requirements (e.g., SEC Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 11-K and Proxy), and company policies, and plays an important role in ensuring complete, accurate and timely external financial reporting.

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, finance or economics
• 5+ years of experience in:

  • Applying knowledge of rules and regulations to maintain financial records, review financial statements, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as apply the rules and regulations governing financial accounting in accordance with US GAAP to support financial reporting for the industry/division/enterprise.

  • Ability to marry the practices and procedures that are in place at the Company with the financial reporting requirements under SOX to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial information and transactions presented.
  • Managing a team of individuals on large-scale projects that have timely deadlines, while delivering exceptional results.
  • Interpreting financial data, such as financial statements, performance metrics and other ad hoc data, and identify trends and patterns in financial data, and translate them into meaningful insights.
  • Staying current on continually transforming financial and cross-functional systems/platforms to support the IT projects, gain insights and drive innovative, timely, and prudent recommendations.
• 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

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant
• Big Four public accounting experience of at least a seasoned Senior Associate or Manager level
• SEC reporting experience
• Employee benefit plan experience
• Experience with Oracle financial systems, OneStream and/or Workiva

Travel: 10%

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CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Guide the SEC Reporting team’s preparation of the Company’s 10-Q and 10-K filings in accordance with US GAAP and SEC regulatory requirements

  • Establish a timeline for completion of tasks to ensure internal and external deadlines are met

  • Oversee preparation of financial statements and footnotes
  • Guide and review various tie-outs to company records (financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, earnings release, etc.) for completeness and accuracy

  • Utilize Workiva reporting platform for review of the 10-Q, 10-K, earnings release documents, and board materials

  • Coordinate and review XBRL tagging

  • Oversee completion of the US GAAP disclosure checklist and other checklists as needed

  • Manage the Quarterly Earnings Binder and other stakeholder deliverables

• Perform month-end and quarter-end close procedures

  • Manage the monthly share reconciliation process

  • Oversee preparation and review of stock-based compensation entries and forecast

  • Assist with the quarterly and annual pension and OPEB entries

  • Participate in the preparation the monthly balance sheet, equity, and cash flow statements

  • Oversee preparation of certain specific monthly account reconciliations

• Ensure benefit plan financial statements are completed in accordance with SEC, DOL, IRS and ERISA regulatory requirements, US GAAP and company policies

  • Establish a timeline for completion of tasks to ensure internal and external deadlines are met

  • Oversee preparation of the 11-K filing for the Company’s 401(k) plan

  • Review financial statements for the Company’s other benefit plans (prepared by external audit firm), including review of detailed tie-outs to Company and trustee records for completeness and accuracy

  • Review tie-outs of the Form 5500 for each plan for completeness and accuracy

• Support technical accounting initiatives

  • Perform accounting and disclosure research as needed

  • Review new accounting pronouncements that impact external reporting

  • Assist with implementation of new accounting standards

  • Assist with technical memos related to external reporting topics

• Collaborate with various business partners on disclosures including, but not limited to, the following materials:

  • Review of investor relations presentations and slide decks

  • Review of investor relations earnings call scripts

  • Partner with tax, treasury, legal and other business partners to meet disclosure requirements

• Contribute to team success

  • Provide continuous coaching and mentoring to team members, including giving timely, constructive feedback and participating in formal appraisal process

  • Help organize and lead the weekly team meetings

  • Help facilitate the external audit process

  • Participate in projects and non-routine transactions, as needed