[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Sherwin-Williams jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Sherwin-Williams · Cleveland, OH # Finance Manager, Global Accounting COE Cleveland, OH, United States Manager or lead Finance & Accounting Listed on Sherwin-Williams’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Sherwin-Williams’s careers site →](https://ejhp.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2/job/2626542) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Sherwin-Williams](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/) / Finance Manager, Global Accounting COE ## Job description 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 Company’s processes adhere to those accounting policies and operationalize accounting with a focus on standardization and efficiency. Accounting areas covered by the Accounting CoE include but are not limited to; revenue, accounts receivable, cash, inventory, long-lived assets and intercompany. This 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, Controllership, Sherwin Business Services (SBS) and Commercial Finance. This role is not hybrid/remote and will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113. This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. 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 subject matter expert in accounting processes and policies at the Company, including the respective underlying US GAAP. Work with various cross functional teams (Global Reporting, Controllership, SBS and Commercial Finance) 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. 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. Work with Global Accounting COE leadership to support key accounting and controllership activities, including the preparation and review of manual journal entries and account reconciliations. Leverage insights gained through these activities to identify process enhancements, automation opportunities, and control improvements. Work with Global Accounting COE leadership to develop global accounting policies that translate complex accounting guidance into practical business applications. Draft clear, actionable policies that promote consistency, compliance, and operational excellence throughout the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to assess risks, strengthen internal controls, improve efficiency, and advance best practices across the financial close process. 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 Required: - Bachelor’s degree with Major in Accounting or Finance - Minimum of 5+ years of accounting, finance, or auditing experience Microsoft Office experience - 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: Certified Public Accountant, or candidate in the process of sitting for CPA exam Public accounting experience, particularly Big 4 Experience with Oracle General Ledger Experience with OneStream Travel: 10% ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 17, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 2 days - Location: Cleveland, OH, United States[Apply on Sherwin-Williams’s careers site →](https://ejhp.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2/job/2626542) ## More jobs at Sherwin-Williams ### [Finance Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/jobs/02c3dcef706c1a32d3f1/) Cleveland, OH, United States ### [Finance Analyst, FP&A](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/jobs/5f21bf2faaf68c6b3a5a/) Cleveland, OH, United States ### [Finance Analyst, Global Accounting COE](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/jobs/bf3353d8eac2982a8f19/) Cleveland, OH, United States ### [Finance Manager, Budget and Incentives PSG](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/jobs/637d48031f539955a6d0/) Cleveland, OH, United States ### [Finance Specialist, Cash Application](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/jobs/e2f066020b4a536fae35/) Cleveland, OH, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Technical Accounting Analyst - Global Industrial](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/4a61bb068d4da90f6fda/) Genuine Parts · Atlanta, GA ### [Lead Analyst - Global Financial Accounting](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/1daab725d541e438b818/) Eaton · Beachwood, Ohio, USA ### [Corporate Accounting and Consolidation Analyst - Global Industrial](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/98373f0aa680a59236b4/) Genuine Parts · Atlanta, GA ### [Finance Manager, Treasury Accounting](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/9e2a690b608ff9386f1b/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond, Georgia, Atlanta ### [Group Finance Manager, Technical Accounting](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/dd5e7ca18e8c9d0969f2/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond, Georgia, Atlanta OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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