What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2025 Internal Field Auditor position at The Sherwin-Williams Company?
Overview
Accounting and Finance majors, the Internal Auditor position is an ideal entry-point into Sherwin-Williams. Our auditors play a critical role in helping us reach our financial and operational goals by ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulations within our Stores. You'll gain critical insight into our organization's business model and develop a solid base that will help you grow into more advanced finance, accounting and operational roles within our organization.
You'll discover that an Internal Auditor position with Sherwin-Williams is just the start of a personal development path unlike any other. Our managers are dedicated to providing you with the training and tools you need to excel today - and tomorrow. Promoting from within is a fact of life at Sherwin-Williams.
Our strong and all-encompassing training program provides you with the knowledge, skills and network you need to succeed within the role.
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.
Position Description
Internal Field Auditors perform audits of our North American retail operations. Audits include analytical reviews of financial and non-financial information as well as testing of controls for every aspect of store operations. Relocation assistance is provided to our Internal Auditors who are placed in 1 of these 9 locations : Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, or Seattle , where they are responsible for independently auditing stores across surrounding locations.
Target Start Date : Summer 2025
In addition to analytical reviews and testing of controls, you will be responsible for the following :
- Analyzing existing processes and providing suggestions to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls
- Developing a firm understanding of the stores, including policies and procedures.
- Reporting audit findings to appropriate personnel and working with management to provide value-added guidance
- Coaching store personnel on following Sherwin-Williams policies and procedures
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