The Accounts Payable (AP) Supervisor within Sherwin Business Services (SBS) oversees daily AP operations across multiple business units, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of invoices, payments, and vendor records. This role drives process excellence, maintains strong vendor relationships, and partners cross-functionally with Procurement, Treasury, Operations, and General Accounting to support a scalable, well-controlled AP function. The supervisor leads a team of AP professionals, manages workload allocation, resolves exceptions, and champions continuous improvement initiatives aligned to service-level commitments and control requirements.

This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Hinckley Parkway location at 4780 Hinckley Industrial Parkway,  Cleveland, OH 44109.

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.

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.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS 

Operational Leadership

• Oversee end-to-end AP processing: invoice intake, 2/3-way match, approvals, payment runs (ACH, wire, check), and month-end accruals. 

• Manage daily queues and work allocation to meet SLAs for invoice cycle time, payment timeliness, and inquiry response. 

• Ensure adherence to company policies, SOX/internal controls, and audit readiness (documentation, approvals, segregation of duties). 

• Monitor and helps drive resolution exceptions with the respected team (price/quantity variances, missing POs, duplicate invoices, blocked payments). 

• Own weekly payment proposals, cash requirements coordination with Treasury, and payment timing optimization.

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Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as escalation point for vendor inquiries and complex disputes; maintain positive supplier relationships. 

• Coordinate with Operations and Receiving to resolve match exceptions and GRNI discrepancies.

• Collaborate with Controllership on accruals, reclasses, and period-close activities.

Process, Systems & Controls

• Work with the Center of Excellence (COE) on ERP/AP automation tools to drive efficiency and accuracy. 

• Maintain standardized work instructions, desk procedures, and control narratives; lead training and cross-training. 

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Account reconciliation and analysis of agings

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing AP team; set goals, conduct performance reviews, and support career growth. 

• Monitor productivity and quality metrics; provide feedback and remove barriers to delivery. 

• Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, and problem-solving.

Compliance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with tax reporting (1099/1042), unclaimed property/escheatment, and regulatory requirements. 

• Support internal/external audits; manage evidence requests and remediate findings. 

• Enforce payment controls (positive pay, dual approvals) to prevent fraud.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree. 

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance. 

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 3+ years of progressive financial and/or accounting experience.

• Strong experience with Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel.  

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced work environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Strong understanding of GAAP principles related to AP. 
• Vendor relationship management and issue resolution. 
• Process improvement experience (Lean/Kaizen preferred). 
• Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration.

• Knowledge of team dynamics, motivation techniques, and conflict resolution. 

• Basics of performance management/coaching.

• Understanding of company policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices.

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform consistently, multi-tasking as necessary, and demonstrating good communication and organizational skills.
• Must have an aptitude for understanding technical advancements and implementing new systems and enhancements. 
• Ability to interact with all levels of management using strong written and verbal communications. Must demonstrate an aptitude for grasping new concepts and adapting them to S-W business rules applicable to various operating divisions.
• Must be able to make logical conclusions based on financial data.

Preferred:

• Excellent Excel spreadsheet and report writing skills

Travel: 10%