IT Auditor

Job Description

As the IT Auditor within our Global Audit Department, you will work both independently and within a team to assess the design and effectiveness of controls found within and supporting the Sherwin-Williams IT environment. Within this role you will perform walk-throughs and testing procedures over IT General Controls (ITGC) and business process controls, document key controls, and interact with key IT and business stakeholders. Here at Sherwin-Williams, the IT Auditor will also help adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality.

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 role is not Hybrid or Remote. It is located at our Cleveland, OH office.

Responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Execute annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program

• Interview business about existing processes, technologies, and controls
• Participate in the completion of ITand business process walkthroughs including the preparation and self-review of supporting documentation to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Understand SW's divisions, business processes, and in-scope IT applications, including key data flows, in order to continuously identify opportunities for compliance improvement
• Communicate issues in a timely manner and help to resolve issues with management
• Consult with key process and control owners on IT, application controls, and IPE considerations for key systems within the organization.
• Develop trusted relationships with key IT and Business stakeholders

Execute internal audits over critical IT applications, ERP systems, and other IT focused areas (i.e. system conversions, cybersecurity, DB/OS)

• Participate in the efforts around the key components of system conversions to help drive the completion of SDLC assessments (i.e. data conversion, key control mapping, testing phases (i.e. SIT, FUT, UAT, etc.), security design requirements, etc.)
• Assist with special IT audit projects to completion, ensuring quality is maintained throughout the project
• Focus on key business risks while executing audit programs and testing procedures
• Participate in additional IT risk assessments and audit programs
• Understand key risks associated with the application, database, and operating system layers
• Support tools and resources utilized by Internal Audit

Assist in the execution of annual financial statement audit by partnering with external auditors

• Work with external auditors to communicate the design of key ITand business process controls
• Build trusted relationships with external auditors

Personal Career Development

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with company personnel, assess audit clients' satisfaction and proactively maintain contact with the audit client throughout the year
• Use technology and resources to continually learn/share knowledge with team
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Preferred:

• Actively pursuing or working towards professional certifications including MBA, CISA, CIA, CPA, or CISSP

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 1+ years of experience in Internal/External Audit, IT, IT Audit, or Sox Compliance
• Knowledge of IT general controls and audit standards
• General knowledge of business processes and application controls

Preferred:

• 2+ years of prior work experience from Big 4 Firm or similar public company
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT)
• Experience supporting external audits and working with external auditors

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• General understanding of internal IT Audit control testing procedures, general understanding of basic accounting principles, and manufacturing and/or retail industry experience
• Understanding of internal control testing, complex IT audit related projects in a team-based environment
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communications, with the effective use of active listening and interviewing skills

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 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.