Manager, SOX Risks & Controls

The ‘Manager – SOX Risks and Controls’ position is a key member of the SOX Risks and Controls Team within the Global Reporting and Accounting Center of Excellence. The SOX Risks and Controls team is primarily responsible for working with global finance teams and other key stakeholder groups to assess, design and document financial processes/controls and influence/collaborate in company-wide Finance initiatives, including large-scale digitization efforts and other enterprise-wide initiatives. The Manager will have the opportunity to gain exposure to many of the Company’s operating business units, interact with leaders of the organization and positively impact enterprise ongoing continuous process improvement. This position will have one direct report to achieve these objectives.

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.

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:

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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.

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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.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess, design and document global key financial business processes, risks, and controls
  • Lead discussions with Company personnel to understand key financial business processes, evaluate risk, and design the applicable SOX compliant control framework across the global organization.
  • Collaborate with process owners during the control certification process, including challenging existing internal controls and control documentation for improvement to accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of controls.
  • Collaborate on enterprise-wide finance initiatives by assessing changes to key financial processes and procedures and ensuring SOX controls are appropriately designed and documented.
  • Apply accounting and audit concepts when assessing key processes and related risks.
  • Lead discussions with internal and external audit teams to assist with questions identified through their execution of the annual SOX compliance program over established controls.
  • Review findings from internal and external audits and facilitate the remediation plans, including providing key updates to senior management.

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  Educate and create awareness of critical SOX concepts to relevant process owners
  • Identify opportunities to improve SOX control execution, including development of training sessions, workshops, issuance of best practice guidelines, etc. for teams.
  • Understand common pitfalls to control execution and seek opportunities to enhance current processes.
  • Identify and communicate required control changes to process owners.
  • Stay up to date on current guidance, methodologies, and global finance policies implemented.
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  Career Development / Team Dynamics
  • Encourage best practices with communication to management including increased face-to-face conversations to drive efficiencies/build relationships.
  • Manage direct report while fostering an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment / encourage common practices amongst the team.
  • Delegate tasks as appropriate and provide guidance to ensure task completion.
  • Provide status updates to the Senior Manager, SOX Risk & Controls and prioritize team tasks according to urgency/risk.
  • Be the key resource to your direct report by educating them on best practices, being a point of contact for follow up questions/next steps and providing on the job coaching.
  • Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Provide opportunities for growth and development.
  • Actively build strong relationships with company leadership and key business personnel.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance

• 5+ years of professional work experience in accounting and/or auditing

• Experience applying deep understanding of general accounting (US GAAP/IFRS, SOX and COSO) to assess key processes and identify risks.

• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining controls to ensure compliance with SOX and other organizational standards, including assessing risks, monitoring compliance, and ensuring accuracy of financial and non-financial data.

• Experience identifying inefficiencies and areas for improvement, recommend process changes, document new processes, and monitor implementation to ensure desired outcomes are achieved.

• Experience building strong business partnerships and collaborate across multiple business units and stakeholders.

• 1+ years of people management experience with the ability to provide coaching and guidance to team members and stakeholders.

• Experience using Microsoft Excel at an advanced level

• 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:

• Advanced degrees or certifications (CPA, CIA, MBA, etc.)

• Experience with a Big 4 firm, or similar public company audit experience

• Experience in leading SOX initiatives surrounding system implementations

• Experience with Information Technology General Controls

• Experience with Oracle and global consolidation systems

Travel: 10%