Finance Manager

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.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business related field.
• 3 years of accounting or finance experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Good organizational skills
• Strong desire to learn and continuously improve

Preferred:

• MBA or CPA
• Previous supervisory/managerial experience
• Previous experience in a financial role in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Previous internal audit experience
• Previous experience with the budgeting process
• Knowledge of the following software: Oracle General Ledger/GL Cloud, OneStream, Business Objects, TMW, Mcleod, Samsara and Tableau

Responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

The Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring the financial integrity of the site financials, providing key analysis for decision making to site functional leaders and regional stakeholders. This role is a business partner in supporting the Area Director of Distribution, and reports to the Area Controller.

The incumbent will calculate projected internal returns on projects, provide financial oversight to the DSC, drive continuous improvement, and optimize performance of site operations while maximizing utilizations of company assets. Additionally, this position will be heavily involved in the creation of the annual budget, monthly forecast, and evaluation of manning requirements.

Major Tasks Performed:

• Develop annual operating and capital budgets for the Distribution Service Center and Private Fleet
• Review site P&Ls and prepare journal entries to ensure accurate financials each month
• Analyze and summarize month end results, and work with Area Controller and operations team to identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure DSC employee hours are accurately coded and explain productivity variances to plan
• Prepare monthly DSC and CTS forecasts and flash
• Develop, mentor, and coach professional and administrative staff
• Understand balance sheet account reconciliations to support and justify account balances
• Manage physical inventory to maintain an accurate and timely accounting of division financial information

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

This position is also eligible for a bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.