Finance Manager, Budget and Incentives PSG

About the job

The PSG Finance Manager of Budget and Incentives works closely with a variety of functional areas within the Company spanning various levels of the organization. This role manages a segment of the global incentive compensation budgeting process from end to end and has responsibility over ensuring that the Company’s incentive compensation budget policies and procedures are implemented and maintained throughout the year, driving accurate incentive forecasts and payouts.

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.

This position is not hybrid/remote and will be located at our Global Headquarters in Cleveland, OH.

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.

Responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Develop, coordinate, and maintain the financial operating systems surrounding the annual incentive compensation budget process for PSG to ensure budgets are accurate and in alignment with the Company’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Maintain a consistent and streamlined incentive month-end close and forecasting process that will be used to provide clear visibility of financial projections, control costs, and prevent unforeseen impacts to key stakeholders.
• Manage the timely and accurate publication of monthly financial incentive results to allow management to react and adjust based on results and develop enhancements that will allow business unit to better drive strategy and profit
• Possess a strong understanding of US GAAP to own the PSG bonus close activities and ensure accurate on time month-end close entries
• Own forecast scenario modeling to provide forecast options based on historical data and trends
• Calculate and track incentive programs in conjunction with HR and business partners.
• Actively manage PSG incentive compensation budget adjustments to ensure accuracy is maintained throughout the year
• In addition to the tasks listed above, this position will gain exposure to reporting and hierarchy changes related to the Company’s global system integration projects and will help drive continuous improvement by employing transactional lean concepts to improve the budget and incentive processes.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, ability to work well under pressure, and the skills to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to adjust and reprioritize as needed, while maintaining a strict adherence to deadlines is critical. Attention to detail, as well as a desire and ability to solve problems through complex financial situations is a must.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with a focus in Finance or Accounting.
• 5+ years of experience in  Finance or Accounting
• Advanced experience with Microsoft 365 Suite
• 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:

• Master’s in Accounting/Finance or CPA .
• Experience in budgeting for incentive compensations.
• Experience analyzing data, present findings, and offer proposed solutions.
• Experience using OneStream and Oracle applications.
• Experience with P&L management and budget development.

Travel: 10%

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. 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.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 2625930
• Job Category: Finance
• Posting Date: 2026-10-09
• Apply Before: 2026-10-19
• Employment Category: Full-time regular
• Relocation Package: No
• Salary Frequency: Annually
• Minimum Salary: 108,531
• Maximum Salary: 140,086