Sr. Director, Assistant Corporate Controller
LESLIES POOLMART INC - Queen Creek, AZ
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All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S:Leslie's Pool Supplies is the "World's Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies." With over 1,000 retail stores in 39 states plus Pro, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie's. With over 60 years of providing the best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, we value the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our team members feel valued and are enthusiastic about their contributions to the success of Leslie's.Job Overview:It's an exciting time to join Leslie's as we transform and modernize our accounting function. We are looking for an experienced change agent who is a technical accounting wizard and also knows how to lead and effect meaningful change. Ruthless prioritization is highly rated for this position as there are many opportunities for improvement; however, the successful candidate must know how to identify and recommend the most impactful projects for the department to focus on. The position reports to the Chief Accounting Officer, who has considerable experience in streamlining and enhancing processes at a number of SEC registrants.The Senior Director, Assistant Corporate Controller is accountable for developing and maintaining an efficient and effective Corporate Accounting function, inclusive of accounting policies, processes, systems, and tools to strengthen financial reporting accuracy and efficiency, as well as staff development and succession planning. The scope of the role includes monthly and quarterly consolidation and month-end close, management reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and management of SOX 404 controls.This position is based at the Leslie's corporate office in Phoenix, Arizona, and manages a team of approximately 13 FTEs.Responsibilities:Build and develop a talented and highly motivated team, including establishing and managing goals aligned with overall departmental and company objectives.Evaluate, refine, and monitor accounting and operational policies and procedures with an emphasis on improving accuracy and timeliness, reducing risk, and strengthening compliance.Manage all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting deliverables and deadlines.Facilitate month-end closings by ensuring the accurate and timely completion of close-related responsibilities while focusing on strategies to drive the reduction of the close timeline.Review month-end entries, account reconciliations, and account analyses including but not limited to cash, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, leases, loyalty, self-insurance programs, payroll, and SG&A expenses with appropriate internal control documentation and support where required.Manage the fixed asset/SaaS, lease accounting, and loyalty program processes, including developing and implementing robust policies and procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting.Assist with the adoption of technical accounting policies and procedures in collaboration with Financial Reporting; ensure the consistent application of technical accounting and reporting policies.Ensure effective information flow between financial reporting/corporate accounting teams and other internal and external partners.Continuously evaluate internal controls in response to changing systems/processes and work with department leadership to identify and implement necessary changes.Manage external auditors and provide internal and external auditors with requested documentation on a timely basis.Ensure ownership and effectiveness of key controls related to assigned accounts and processes.Assist with the identification and implementation of short-term and long-term automation opportunities to streamline and strengthen controls and processes.Ensure compliance with government requirements regarding EEO, HIPAA, COBRA, FSLA, FMLA, etc.Other projects as requested.Qualifications:Personal integrity with the highest ethical standards.Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; MBA a plus.10-13+ years of progressive accounting experience including at least three years with a Big 4 public accounting firm in external audit and at least three years with a publicly traded company's accounting function.CPA certification required with strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls.Experienced with SEC, PCAOB, COSO, and other relevant rules and regulations.Experience developing and implementing sound policies, processes, and controls, including remediation of material weaknesses and/or significant deficiencies.Process-oriented with experience designing and leveraging ERP/financial systems across general ledger, consolidations, and other financial tools (e.g., Microsoft D365, Workday Adaptive, Blackline or equivalent).Hands-on experience with implementation of ERP/financial systems.Executive presence and experience interacting with Executives, Board of Directors/Audit Committee.Outstanding leadership skills and an energetic and effective communicator with a passion for improving the business and developing others for leadership responsibilities.Highly motivated self-starter, who is detail-oriented and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment with competing objectives and priorities.Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills, problem-solving skills, and presentation skills.Ability to work independently, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.Ability to maintain composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.Ability to influence across all levels and experience working in a rapidly changing environment.Holds self and others accountable for ensuring that results are achieved; seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision; acts on items beyond formal job responsibility; sets high expectations for self/others.Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products (e.g., Excel, OneNote, Word, PowerPoint).Experience in multi-location accounting and/or retail industry preferred.Experience with JDA general ledger a plus.Leslie's provides a robust benefits package, including:Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options.Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option).Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts.Company-paid basic life insurance.Voluntary supplemental life insurance.Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.Paid sick and bereavement leave.10 paid holidays, including a floating personal day.Employee assistance and wellness programs.Free onsite health clinic.Hybrid work schedule.Product discounts at Leslie's Retail stores.Leslie's recognizes that a critical component of our continued success is our people. Leslie's is committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we prioritize identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2024-10-16