Finance Controller (Reporting & Controls)

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Finance Controller (Reporting & Controls) to support finance operations for three legal entities across multiple manufacturing sites and facilities in Poland. This role provides key financial leadership and ensures compliance with US Corporate standards as well as local statutory requirements. The Finance Controller will closely partner with local business leaders, EMEA finance functions.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Provide key support to Finance Controller II for three legal entities.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes in line with US Corporate and Polish statutory guidelines.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial results, including preparation and data submission to US Corporate.
• Conduct financial statement reviews and reporting for assigned legal entities.
• Manage all Corporate & Statutory Tax obligations and annual reporting in cooperation with external auditors and advisors.
• Oversee VAT reporting in collaboration with the Financial Shared Service team.
• Ensure compliance with local fiscal obligations, SOX requirements, and internal controls.

Operational Finance

• Monitor KPIs and service levels related to vendor payments and receivables to support optimal cash flow and credit standing.
• Provide local statutory expertise for business restructuring and transfer pricing considerations.

Business Partnering & Projects

• Proactively inform the Finance Controller II and management on financial results, business trends, and risks.
• Partner with global finance teams (Supply Chain, Commercial Finance, FP&A) as well as global accounting and tax.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of finance/accounting experience in an international and manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Polish Accounting Standards, statutory reporting, and taxes.
• Experience working with Oracle ERP (5+ years is an advantage).
• Strong command of Polish and English (written and spoken); ability to lead meetings in English.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate financial topics clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong drive, ownership, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience working in a global business environment.
• Knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS

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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
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Eligibility to Work
You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

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