Finance Analyst, Cost Accounting

The ‘Financial Analyst – Cost Accounting’ position is a key member of the Enterprise Finance Global Cost Accounting Team – which holds global responsibility for costing-related functions across our Regions and ERP platforms.

This position will be primarily responsible for supporting the Oracle 11i ERP and Oracle Cloud ERP, which will support the PCG commercial groups, with responsibilities in the EMEAI and/or NOAM region. Key job responsibilities include but are not limited to the development of annual standard costs, monthly maintenance of STND costs, 11i and Cloud system maintenance, monthly accounting entries, results reviews and variance explanations, and other strategic projects – such as assisting in future implementations of the Cloud ERP. The position will work regularly with SW business units in the creation and explanation of standard costs and monthly financial results, driving transparency and profitability for our commercial groups.

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

• Annual standards development for material and conversion costs for manufactured and purchased items, including mid-year re-rolls as required.

• Maintaining STND and SAC Cost Scenarios

• Contribute to the BIOS Cloud Design & Implementation project, including finance participation in SIT, UAT, and cutover activities related to the Cost Accounting function.

• Calculate and book a variety of cost-related journal entries in support of monthly financial close, including but not limited to purchase price variances, inventory revaluation, manufacturing absorption, batch variances, and other similar concepts.

• Review month end results, assisting with explanations and root cause analysis of fluctuations vs. Actual or Plan – such as standard PPV, Batch variance, and Absorption analysis.

• Maintain various aspect of 11i and/or Oracle Cloud, including but not limited to daily cost errors and holds, product setups, account mappings, and cost changes.

• Complete balance sheet reconciliations such as PPV, REVAL, and capitalized variances.

• Assist with audit requests as assigned.

• Role will support the transitions onto the Oracle Cloud platform and have other ad-hoc responsibilities as required. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with a focus in Finance or Accounting
• 2+ years of finance and/or accounting experience
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• 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:

• Experience with the Oracle Cloud ERP or Oracle 11i ERP
• Experience in standard cost development and monthly variance accounting
• Experience working cross-functionally and multi-nationally
• Standard Costing methodology & monthly variance accounting
• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP

Travel: 10%

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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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.

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