Sherwin Williams

Responsibilities

The External Reporting team which includes the technical accounting function is responsible for providing clear, complete, accurate, and consistent financial information to meet the requirements of both internal and external stakeholders. The Senior Analyst, Technical Accounting position will support this mission by leveraging a strong technical accounting background and ability to collaborate with various teams across the broader organization. The Senior Analyst, Technical Accounting will be responsible for assisting with understanding transactions and how they apply to the accounting standards under US GAAP, applying new accounting pronouncements to the Company and assisting in other external reporting related responsibilities such as the preparation of the annual proxy filing with the SEC. These responsibilities play an important role in ensuring complete, accurate and timely accounting records and external financial reporting.

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.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Assist with technical accounting responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Participate by listening, asking questions and taking notes in meetings with others in the business to understand the nature and timing of transactions, events, etc. for applicable context on which to provide technical accounting guidance
• Assist with the evaluation and research of accounting matters and how they relate to US GAAP and interpretative guidance
• Prepare accounting memos using clear and concise writing to satisfy external and internal audit as well as senior finance leadership
• Assist with determining accounting conclusions for unique transactions by researching applicable accounting guidance, communicating findings with management and preparing documentation

Assist with adoption of new accounting standards

• Be proactive to follow FASB, SEC and other accounting standard setting bodies on draft and new areas of focus and update finance leadership timely on their implications to the Company
• Analyze accounting standard updates that are issued and determine their impact on the Company
• Research upcoming accounting standard update drafts and communicate the potential impact they will have on the Company
• Support the process to implement accounting pronouncements as they become effective

Work with the Accounting Center of Excellence to assist with the ongoing accounting related to specific accounting standards (ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 326, etc.) including but not limited to:

• Help develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with US GAAP accounting requirements
• Assist the Accounting Center of Excellence with research and technical matters as they arise
• Assist with quarterly control certifications as necessary
• Assist with ad-hoc requests as they come through

Support the External Reporting department with preparation of the Company’s annual and quarterly external financial communications (including the press release and Form 10-Q / 10-K / Annual Proxy filings)

• Support the legal and SEC reporting teams as a business partner in the preparation of the annual proxy statement including preparation of the document in Workiva and tying out to supporting records
• Assist with drafting of new disclosures in response to new accounting standard updates that are issued
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, footnotes and other disclosures as needed in Workiva and tying out to supporting records

Contribute to team success through participation in special projects as needed. Examples include:

• Utilize consolidation tool and other applications to perform ad-hoc analyses
• Assist with implementation of new systems
• Assist with audit requests
• Identify, implement and document process improvements

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or candidate in the process of sitting for CPA exam

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

1. Required:

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, auditing and/or financial analysis
• Knowledge of US GAAP

Preferred:

• Public accounting experience, particularly Big 4
• SEC reporting experience
• Familiar with Oracle and/or OneStream

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to learn new systems
• Ability to professionally handle confidential information
• Detail-oriented and well-organized
• Ability to think critically and suggest solutions
• Ability to work independently to research issues and recommend and implement solutions
• Enjoys delivering on complex work in a dynamic global operating environment
• Ability to coordinate efforts of others and work well with individuals at a wide range of levels as a dependable and reliable business partner
• Ability to take initiative, complete assignments and prioritize work to achieve objectives
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Sense of urgency, with ability to change priorities quickly as needed
• Strong desire to learn and continuously improve

Preferred:

• Experience with OneStream
• Experience with Oracle General Ledger

Travel: 10%

About Us

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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