2026 Internal Field Auditor

Internal Auditor

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.

Responsibilities

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 one of these nine locations: Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, or Portland, where they are responsible for independently auditing stores across surrounding locations.

Target Start Date: Summer 2026

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

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status
• By the start date of the program, completed a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or an MBA with a financial/accounting concentration
• Must be willing to relocate outside of the state as well as be willing to travel
• Must be willing to travel at least 50% of the time
• Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.8
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• An analytical, solutions-oriented mindset
• The ability to work with minimal supervision
• The desire to learn and advance
• Bilingual Fluency in both English and Spanish and or French

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 commuteit 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.