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CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS This role will have responsibility for all non-field North America internal activities related to Consumer Brands Group (CBG), Global Supply Chain (GSC), Paint Stores Group (PSG), Performance Coatings Group (PCG), and Corporate/HQ. Further, this role will assist with specific department-wide initiatives / efforts (as requested). Manage the execution of annual Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program Coordinate the audit of internal controls over financial reporting with internal stakeholders and external auditors. Utilize strong partnerships with management to influence business partners and ensure adequate control documentation is in place. Manage the accumulation and assessment of internal control deficiencies identified throughout the region; and proactively lead the charge to partner with Management and external auditors in remediating / mitigating issues identified to limit interruption to the business Manage and lead initiatives surrounding system implementations and related control considerations Plan and manage audits of Sherwin-Williams Plants, Distribution Centers, Operations, Functional/Departmental Areas, and Enterprise-wide business processes including changes to key business processes through Enterprise-wide transformation initiatives (i.e., system implementations/conversions, other process changes) across the North America CBG/GSC, PSG, PCG, Corporate/HQ Divisions: Identify opportunities to act as a consultant to the audit client, while strengthening the overall control environment, and working to provide value-add, cost savings, and process / compliance improvement findings. Own internal audit reports and memos to ensure issues are clearly described and recommendations are reasonable and in accordance with Company policy. Work with Management to co-develop action plans that are clear, concise, and appropriately address the issue. Continue to partner with Management on the timely remediation of issues identified. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to SW audits. Stay up to date on emerging risks to the organization, such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and proactively work with Management to understand existing processes and consult on opportunities to enhance the control environment. Partner with the IT Audit team and obtain an understanding around key components of Enterprise-wide transformation initiatives (i.e., System implementations/conversions) including taking ownership of the relationship with business partners for key business process changes and controls in the new environment. With IT Audit support, understand data conversion activities occurring as part of these initiatives. Audit Analysis Support Support the audit analysis function by identifying new opportunities to leverage data to streamline the audit process and review risks more holistically across the organization Manage, Coach, and Develop Team Members Manage and guide the direction of projects / initiatives for a team of approximately 12 auditors of varying experience levels across the North America CBG/GSC, PSG, PCG, and Corporate / HQ Divisions, while ensuring work is executed at a high-level and responding to appropriate risks Manage and allocate resources to provide a variety of developmental opportunities, while being able to meet department goals and complete audit work timely and with high quality. Departmental Planning Prioritize and set schedules for Direct Assistance work, SOX, Operational Internal Audits, and other special projects. Provide input into the preparation of an annual audit plan by location / function / area based on a risk assessment process, including utilization of expansive regional business knowledge to suggest locations and known processes that are suitable for audit consideration. Work with Director, Internal