International Tax Analyst

The Sherwin-Williams Company delivers the best in paint and coatings products to the world.  Every day, our more than 64,000 employees provide the energy and experience to build on our track record of success – enabling us to innovate and grow in new and exciting ways.  With our people as the foundation of our Company, we offer industry-leading innovation, value-added service and expertise, and differentiated distribution to our growing base of professional, industrial, commercial and consumer customers.

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking an International Tax Analyst to join the International Tax group. This person will join a team that is enthusiastic and forward thinking.  The International Tax group strives to stay at the forefront of global tax legislation and utilize tax technology to enhance efficiencies and automation.  The International Tax Analyst will report directly to the International Tax Manager and play a vital role in the Company’s tax compliance, research and planning, execution, and documentation.  Members of the International Tax group work closely with one another to ensure all individuals are supported and given all resources necessary to succeed in their professional growth.      

This role 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.

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate preparation of the assigned international portion of the U.S. Income Tax Return Form 1120 including Form 5471, Form 8858, Form 8865, and related elections and supporting schedules. 
• Assist Tax management with preparation and review of foreign elements of the U.S. Tax Return.      Which includes Country-by-Country (Form 8975), International Boycott Report (Form 5713), and other compliance items as assigned. 
• Assist with the preparation, analysis, and review of the quarterly income tax provision as it related to the computation of GILITI, BEAT, FDII, FTC, etc.
• Assist with the preparation, analysis, and review of the year-end income tax provision as it relates to international taxes for assigned subsidiaries and various computations.
• Assist with development and execution of moderately complex tax planning strategies and projects.
• Collaborating with cross-functional groups within the Company and with external consultants as needed to solve tax related issues.
• Maintaining a calendar of due dates for international tax compliance and reporting tasks.
• Prepare/Review VAT/Indirect Tax filings specific to Canada and Caribbean. 
• Prepare/Review Direct Tax filings specific to Canada and Caribbean. 
• Assist with Canadian and Caribbean payroll tax compliance.
• Assist with Canadian and Caribbean tax audit inquiries.  
• Assist with Domestic Tax compliance as needed.

Position Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1+ year of finance or tax experience
• Understanding of international direct and indirect tax concepts.
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience 
• 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:

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Tax or Finance
• CPA 
• Experience using the Tax/Accounting systems (CSC CorpTax, OneStream, Oracle GL Cloud).

Travel: 5%