The ‘Senior Financial Analyst – Cost Accounting’ position is a key member of the Enterprise Finance Global Cost Accounting Team – which holds global responsibility for costing-related functions across our Regions and ERP platforms. This position is primarily responsible for managing Standard Costing & Cost Accounting Functions supporting our ‘Architectural’ Paint and Specialty products in North America. This includes ensuring the accurate, consistent, and timely assignment of product standard costs, completion of ‘annual standards’ re-rolls, month end responsibilities for variance accounting and review, and working cross-functionally with selling divisions for new product adds and quotations. This position will work cross-functionally with various members of GSC operations & finance, commercial selling divisions, and other elements of the R&C Cost Team. The position will work regularly with SW business units in the creation and explanation of standard costs, incurred variances, and monthly financial results, driving transparency and profitability for our commercial groups.

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
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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 ‘Senior Financial Analyst – Cost Accounting’ position is a key member of the Enterprise Finance Global Cost Accounting Team – which holds global responsibility for costing-related functions across our Regions and ERP platforms. This position is primarily responsible for managing Standard Costing & Cost Accounting Functions supporting our ‘Architectural’ Paint and Specialty products in North America. This includes ensuring the accurate, consistent, and timely assignment of product standard costs, completion of ‘annual standards’ re-rolls, month end responsibilities for variance accounting and review, and working cross-functionally with selling divisions for new product adds and quotations. This position will work cross-functionally with various members of GSC operations & finance, commercial selling divisions, and other elements of the R&C Cost Team.

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• 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
• Experience with OneStream
• 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:

• 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

Travel: 10%

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CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Monthly close tasks, journal entries, review, and analysis of all cost accounting concepts such as Manufacturing Absorption, Production Variances, and Revaluation related to Paint & Specialty sites.

• Daily/weekly involvement in new product adds & quotes to support commercial groups going to market.

• Complete the annual standard cost development process, such as owning the Specialty costing model, the development of DRP’s, and Brand Compare development, and production forecast review.

• Assist with ad hoc projects such as strategic initiatives or system conversions, the streamlining of costing processes where applicable, and SOP documentation.

• Assist with team training and development.

• Monitor and process cost hold items

• Month end close entries to allocate manufacturing variances to business units utilizing a variety of concepts.

• Other tasks and strategic special projects, as assigned.