Director, External Reporting & SEC Compliance

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a Director of External Reporting at its Global Headquarters in Cleveland, OH. This leadership role focuses on US GAAP and SEC reporting, with collaboration across finance, legal and corporate teams to ensure accurate, timely external financial statements.

You will oversee the preparation of the Company’s 10-Q and 10-K filings, interpret accounting policy, implement new standards and drive continuous improvement in reporting processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Lead the external reporting function including US GAAP and SEC filings.
• Oversee accounting policy interpretation and complex transactions.
• Collaborate with legal, finance and corporate teams to ensure compliant reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SEC Reporting team's preparation of the Company's 10-Q and 10-K filings in accordance with US GAAP and SEC regulatory requirements as well as the Proxy in partnership with the legal department
• Establish a timeline for completion of tasks to ensure internal and external deadlines are met
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and footnotes
• Guide and review various tie-outs to company records for completeness and accuracy
• Utilize Workiva reporting platform for review of the 10-Q, 10-K, earnings release documents, and Audit Committee/Board materials
• Lead the statutory reporting process and coordination with global accounting teams and external auditors
• Lead the implementation of new accounting standards and provide clear communication of impact to stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical accounting

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA

Tools

Workiva

Oracle Financials

OneStream

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a Director of External Reporting at its Global Headquarters in Cleveland, OH. This leadership role focuses on US GAAP and SEC reporting, with collaboration across finance, legal and corporate teams to ensure accurate, timely external financial statements.

You will oversee the preparation of the Company’s 10-Q and 10-K filings, interpret accounting policy, implement new standards and drive continuous improvement in reporting processes and controls.