Financial Analyst Associate Jobs in Kent, OH (NOW HIRING)

This role is part of the Sherwin Business Services (SBS) team and is critical to the accounting and management of the Company's retail and non-retail property leases. The position is responsible for ensuring accurate reconciliation and payment of lease-related expenses, including Common Area Maintenance (CAM), property taxes, insurance, and utility reimbursements to landlords. The role involves high-volume, high-dollar disbursement activities and requires close collaboration with management and cross-functional teams such as SBS General Accounting, DT, IT, Legal, and business real estate executives. The position also supports business-critical account reviews and helps expedite the resolution of legally binding lease and contractual agreements to ensure timely payments, mitigate financial risk, and maintain operational continuity.
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
1. Lease Expense Management, Reconciliations & Compliance

• Ensure the timely and accurate review, reconciliation interpretation, approval, and payment of retail and non-retail lease expenses for approximately 5,000 locations across the U.S., Canada, and Jamaica.
• Review lease agreements and validate landlord invoices against lease terms, supporting documentation, and company policies.
• Process and reconcile Common Area Maintenance, property taxes, insurance, utilities, and other lease-related expenses within Lucernex.
• Review and approve expense payments, credits, recoveries, and debit balances while ensuring compliance with lease obligations, internal controls, and Real Estate Accounting procedures.

2. Reconciliation Oversight, Auditing & Risk Management

• Perform approval audits of lease expenses, payments, and accruals processed by U.S. and Malaysia teams, identifying variances, risks, and opportunities for corrective action.
• Support daily invoice validation cycles and ensure landlord payments are processed in accordance with lease requirements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for landlords, Accounting, Legal, field teams, and Real Estate leadership.
• Proactively communicate and escalate issues that may impact lease compliance, landlord relationships, payment obligations, or business continuity.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of lease defaults, accounting inquiries, landlord disputes, estoppel requests, and other escalated issues.

4. Team Leadership, Training & Development

• Provide guidance and support to U.S. and Malaysia Real Estate Accounting teams on complex reconciliations, escalations, and process-related matters.
• Train, mentor, and develop analysts, associates, interns, and other team members on procedures, controls, and best practices.
• Promote high standards of communication, documentation, customer service, and analytical performance.
• Participate in departmental projects, cross-functional initiatives, and leadership activities, assuming leadership responsibilities as appropriate.

5. Process Improvement & Special Projects

• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements, standardization efforts, automation opportunities, and internal control enhancements.
• Drive operational efficiencies through process validation, reporting improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage ancillary Real Estate Accounting activities, including unclaimed property reporting, 1099 maintenance, payment requests, and other ad hoc assignments.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by management.

Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ year experience in Accounting, Finance, or Real Estate
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience with lease accounting, transactional lean
• Legal experience
• 2+ years Business/Accounting/Real Estate experience
• Experience with Lucernex Property Management Software (Accruent)
• Experience with Oracle Property Manager, Oracle Accounts Payable
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with OnBase

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.