Finance Manager

This role is a business partner in supporting the Area Director of Distribution and reports to the Area Controller. The Finance Manager ensures the financial integrity of site financials, provides key analysis for decision-making to site functional leaders and regional stakeholders, and is eligible for a performance-based bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual operating and capital budgets for the Distribution Service Center and Private Fleet.
• Review site P&Ls and prepare journal entries to ensure accurate financials each month.
• Analyze and summarize month-end results; work with the Area Controller and operations team to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure DSC employee hours are accurately coded and explain productivity variances to plan.
• Prepare monthly DSC and CTS forecasts and flash.
• Develop, mentor, and coach professional and administrative staff.
• Understand balance sheet account reconciliations to support and justify account balances.
• Manage physical inventory to maintain accurate and timely accounting of division financial information.
• Calculate projected internal returns on projects, provide financial oversight to the DSC, drive continuous improvement, and optimize performance of site operations while maximizing utilization of company assets.
• Lead creation of the annual budget, monthly forecast, and evaluation of manning requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Business-related field.
• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Good organizational skills and a strong desire to learn and continuously improve.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or CPA.
• Previous supervisory/managerial experience.
• Previous experience in a financial role in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Previous internal audit experience.
• Previous experience with the budgeting process.
• Knowledge of Oracle General Ledger/GL Cloud, OneStream, Business Objects, TMW, McLeod, Samsara, and Tableau.

About Us

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. We invest in our employees through rewards, benefits, and flexibility to enhance health and well-being, career development, and inclusive team connections.

Benefits

A wide range of world-class benefits is offered, including retirement, healthcare, total well-being, and commuter support. A general description of benefits can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ (see “Candidates” for details).

Pay

The wage range for this role takes into account factors such as skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and business needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for geographic differentials.