Senior Analyst, Global Finance Policy

The primary responsibilities of the Global Finance Policy department are to obtain an understanding of current company-wide accounting/finance policies, assess current policies for opportunities to streamline and compliance with accounting standards, prepare formal documentation for updated policies, publish policies for company-wide enforcement, and establish an ongoing review and validation process. The job responsibilities associated with these core tasks are outlined below:

Obtain an understanding of current global Accounting/Finance policies

• Participate in discussions with global Accounting and Finance teams to obtain an understanding of current policies, including policies due to local statutory requirements
• Organize and analyze current policy documentation and other relevant documents
• Document current global finance policies for assessment

Analyze current global Accounting/Finance policies and identify potential areas of improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline company-wide global policies
• Assess current global policies for adherence to accounting standards, including understanding of where local requirements may differ from US GAAP or where non-GAAP approaches have been taken
• Perform analysis on potential policy changes/non-GAAP items, including, assessment of materiality, reporting and presentation impacts
• Participate in discussions with various Accounting/Finance management teams to obtain buy-in on suggested policy changes

Draft and publish updated Accounting/Finance policies

• Draft updated policies, including documentation of local/regional nuances, non-GAAP items, etc. 
• Distribute policies for approval across stakeholder groups and participate in final discussions, including those with internal/external audit
• Maintain materials and analyses utilized to support the updated policies
• Assist other departments with initial enforcement of the updated policies

Ensure ongoing review and validation of Accounting/Finance policies

• Ensure policies are reviewed, validated, and approved on a recurring basis
• Partner with other departments to update policies for new accounting areas, policy changes, etc.  

Career Development / Team Dynamics

• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
• Encourage accounting best practices company-wide
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
• Utilize available technology and resources to continually learn/share knowledge with team.                                            

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

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

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or MBA

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 3+ years of experience in accounting and/or auditing. 
• Knowledge of US GAAP and ability to perform accounting research
• Excellent written and verbal communications, with the effective use of active listening skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality
• Self-directed, comfortable working independently and without daily supervision.

Preferred:

• Experience with a Big 4 firm, or similar public company audit experience
• Familiar with Oracle and global consolidation systems 

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Financial Systems & Digital Literacy – Stays well-informed on new or continually transforming Financial and cross-functional systems/platforms
• Detail-oriented

Preferred:

• Experience with Oracle and global consolidation systems

Travel up to 10%

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show! 
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to he