Finance & Accounting Development Program

The Sherwin-Williams Finance & Accounting Full-Time Development Program is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in core finance and accounting.  

The 12-month program features rotational finance and accounting experiences with cross-functional exposure to all the Finance Networks within Sherwin-Williams to develop the foundation for what it takes to become a successful leader in our organization.     

You will have the opportunity to spend 3 months in 4 departments each including the Enterprise Financial Services Center of Excellence, Revenue & Margin Planning, Global Policy, and General Accounting. Through these rotations, you will gain meaningful exposure to the processes that drive results for the business, all while developing the skills to prepare you for an analyst role upon successful completion of the program.   

As a program participant, you will be assigned tasks and projects to apply different skills, knowledge, and strategies to drive financial results and continuous improvement of our finance and accounting processes, allowing you to see the significant role our employees play in Sherwin-William’s success.    

This program is scheduled to begin in June of 2026 and will take place in our Corporate Headquarters located in Cleveland, OH.  The identified candidate(s) will work in-person five days per week.   

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. 

Day To Day Responsibilities:

• While rotating through the Enterprise Financial Services Center of Excellence, you will learn about evaluating systems, tools & processes and identifying opportunities for improvement and automation within the department, and analytics and reporting used to provide operational support and Executive review of the operating divisions.  
• While rotating through the Revenue & Margin Planning department, you will learn about enhancing revenue growth and optimizing margin performance via strategic planning, forecasting, and meticulous analysis through data-based decision making, and contribute to accurate forecasts and support business decisions and financial objectives.   
• In the Global Policy department, you will learn about the creation and execution of new or updated accounting policies and communications to the organization by partnering with the business to understand and communicate financial and operational risks that require implementation of controls and developing remediation plans to adequately address control deficiencies.    
• In the General Accounting department, you will learn about the general accounting functions by participating in daily, monthly, and end-of-year financial operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting and reconciliation using accounting automation and enabling systems.   

• Leadership Development:

• Through program requirements, activities, and daily responsibilities, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of our functional processes, allowing you to see the significant role our employees play in Sherwin-Williams' success.     

• Professional Networking:

• You will partner with fellow program participants through professional networking and engagement opportunities, work with a variety of finance and accounting experts, and learn from Sherwin-Williams leaders.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.  
• Must have a completed degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field at the start of the program in June. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Have prior school or work experience in finance, accounting, business, or related field 
• Have at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and/or Outlook) 
• Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.   
• Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams  
• Previous Sherwin-Williams Internship or Co-Op experience
• Previous experience in the Sherwin-Williams Corporate Finance Internship Program

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
• It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

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.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.