Senior Internal Auditor

As a Senior Auditor within the Global Audit Department, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to many of our operating business units, interact with leaders of the organization and positively impact change associated with the business’ existing initiatives and processes.  You will be charged with properly managing risk associated to various projects as our team explores improvement opportunities all while establishing the foundation to grow within the Audit Department’s career path and the organization’s finance job family.

This role is not hybrid /remote and will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113.

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                                    

• Execute annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program

  • Manage the completion of process walkthroughs including the preparation and review of supporting documentation

  • Review and perform test of controls procedures over key financial business processes

  • Work with external auditors and management to resolve identified issues

• Plan and execute international and domestic audits of Sherwin-Williams Plants, Distribution Centers and Enterprise-wide business processes

  • Assist Lead and/or Supervisor in completion of site risk assessment and audit program

  • Assist in managing the execution of fieldwork

  • Work with management to understand business processes, resolve issues and communicate findings

  • Assist in leading the exit conference with local and corporate management

  • Assist in drafting final reports to management

• Manage the execution of annual financial statement audit by partnering with external auditors

  • Prepare more complex assigned substantive procedures and review routine substantive procedures 

  • Work with external auditors to communicate results and complete follow up action items

  • Look for opportunities to streamline the process and better partner with external auditors

• Assist in managing, training and developing Internal Auditors
  • Oversee daily work of Internal Auditors
  • Develop Internal Auditors through coaching and mentoring

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree 
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance 

• Advanced degrees or certifications including MBA, CIA, or CPA.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 3+ years of experience in Internal/External Audit or Accounting

• General knowledge of business processes and application controls 

Preferred:

• 3+ years of prior work experience from Big 4 Firm or similar public company 

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Must have ability to travel up to 15% of time (domestic and international)

• Advanced understanding of general accounting, internal control testing and manufacturing and/or retail industry

• Understanding of internal control testing, complex accounting and audit related projects in a team-based environment

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Excellent written and verbal communications, with the effective use of active listening and interviewing skills

Travel: 20%

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
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