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CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS 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 Drive discussions with global Accounting and Finance teams to obtain an understanding of current policies, including policies due to local statutory requirements 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 Lead discussions with various Accounting/Finance management teams to obtain buy-in on suggested policy changes Draft and publish updated Accounting/Finance policies Establish go-forward policy template and repository Draft updated policies, including documentation of local/regional nuances, non-GAAP items, etc. Distribute policies for approval across stakeholder groups and lead 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 Oversee ongoing review and validation of Accounting/Finance policies Assist in developing an ongoing review and validation process for 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. Supervise assigned employees, including a focus on staff development Delegate tasks as appropriate and provide guidance Review work performed and provide constructive feedback Complete formal and informal performance appraisals Provide opportunities for growth and development 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: 5+ years of experience in accounting and/or auditing. Knowledge of US GAAP Supervisory experience Preferred: Financial audit experience, including, experience in process documentation, accounting research, etc. Familiar with Oracle and global consolidation systems TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Required: Ability to understand and research accounting matters Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills Ability to quickly understand new processes Detail-oriented Strong decision-making, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills Strong Excel skills Ability to professionally handle highly confidential information Commitment to team approach Strong desire to learn and continuously improve Preferred: Experience with Oracle and global consolidation systems Travel 10% Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qu