Manager, Global Accounting CoE
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Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the Global Accounting CoE is to serve as the global accounting subject matter experts. Members of the CoE obtain an understanding of current company-wide accounting policies ensure the Companys processes adhere to those accounting policies and operationalize accounting with a focus on standardization and efficiency. Accounting areas covered by the Accounting CoE are revenue accounts receivable cash inventory long-lived assets and intercompany. This position will work closely with other CoE Managers but have a primary focus on corporate functions including treasury & risk management benefits and general accounting. The position requires the ability to manage multiple on-going initiatives several of which may be project based across different stakeholders. There will be exposure to various cross functional teams including Global Reporting Accounting Policy Controllership Sherwin Business Services (SBS) Commercial Finance Treasury and HR/Benefits.
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.
Responsibilities
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Become a student of and eventual subject matter expert in treasury benefits and general accounting processes and policies at the Company including the respective underlying US GAAP. Work with various cross functional teams (Global Reporting Accounting Policy Controllership SBS Commercial Finance Treasury and HR/Benefits) to prepare and update process documentation for various process streams using flowcharts. This includes documenting the procedures and assumptions/standardization efforts so that transactions are accounted for consistently and accurately across the organization.
Evaluate and refine the Companys manual journal entry processes. Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to assess risks strengthen controls and support improvements to the Companys MJE framework.
Collaborate with Corporate Controllership and HR/Benefits teams to review improve and document processes related to stock options benefits healthcare insurance and other related accounting areas.
Partner with Treasury and Risk Management to enhance standardize and document key cash management processes including developing a streamlined approach to align the Companys bank accounts with the appropriate general ledger accounts and risk management processes such as the Companys various lines of insurance.
Lead and support process documentation efforts across various functions by developing and maintaining flowcharts standard procedures and accounting assumptions. Ensure global consistency and update related global accounting policies.
- Be willing to take on special projects and initiatives within the Accounting CoE with a focus on being a business partner to others across the organization.
Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
Bachelors degree with Major in Accounting or Finance
Preferred:
Certified Public Accountant or candidate in the process of sitting for CPA exam
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting finance or auditing experience
- Microsoft Office experience
- Knowledge of US GAAP
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
Preferred:
- Public accounting experience particularly Big 4
TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
- Strong Excel skills
- Ability to learn new systems
- Ability to professionally handleconfidential information
- Detail-oriented and well-organized including project management skills
- 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 Oracle General Ledger
- Experience with OneStream
- Experience with Lucernex
Travel: 10%
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Supervising
- Data Entry
- Compliance
- Customer Service
- Accounting & Finance
- General Ledger Accounting
- IFRS
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- ACCA
- CPA
About Company
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 purp ... View more
