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 best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than 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 the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's.    

Job Overview:

The Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting is responsible for the oversight and/or execution of corporate accounting functions including month end close, preparation and/or review and approval of day-to-day journal entries, monthly and quarterly management reporting, external reporting schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the timely and accurate reporting of financial results in accordance with US GAAP and SOX requirements.

This position will oversee accounting and ensure proper internal control documentation for, but not limited to: accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, self-insurance reserves, compensation, and G&A expenses (excluding Sales/COGS/inventory related accounts).

In addition, the role is responsible for the development and enforcement of general accounting policies and procedures and ensuring strong internal controls while driving process improvements. Further, this position is responsible for meeting ad hoc requests from internal customers, internal/external audit requests as well as special projects, while driving a service delivery culture focused on customer-centric process excellence. The position is based at Leslie’s corporate office in Phoenix, Arizona and will have 2-3 direct reports.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and provide guidance to a team of accountants responsible for accounting activities,
• Prepare and/or review period-end entries, account reconciliations, and account analyses related to aforementioned areas in addition to ensuring appropriate internal control documentation exists for such items.
• Facilitate period-end close by ensuring the accurate and timely completion of the Accounting Department’s close-related responsibilities while focusing on strategies to drive the reduction of the close timeline.
• Evaluate, develop, implement, and monitor accounting and operational policies and procedures for owned areas, with an emphasis on improving accuracy and timeliness, reducing risk and strengthening compliance; especially the reduction of manual, Excel-based activities
• Act as a key member of cross-departmental teams to improve the flow of data and reporting. Ensure information flow between general accounting team 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 control changes.
• Provide internal and external auditors with requested documentation on a timely basis.
• Assist with driving change management in support of SOX and process improvement projects
• Maintain ownership of key controls related to corporate accounts and processes; update SOX narratives as needed and perform all assigned controls to ensure a strong control environment over assigned processes.
• Build and develop a talented and highly motivated team, including creating, establishing and managing goals that are aligned with overall departmental and company objectives.
• Support Finance with accounting information needed for budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Other projects as requested by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA designation required; MBA a plus.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX level internal controls, required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or public company accounting function with at least two (2) years experience in a
supervisory role.
• Experience with financial statement preparation, month end close, general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, budgeting/forecasting and variance analysis required.
• Advanced to Expert competency in Excel and proficient with other Microsoft Office suite products (e.g., One Note, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience using ERP software and tools; JDA, Microsoft Dynamics D365, Workday Adaptive and Blackline a plus.
• Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills, problem solving skills and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, problem identification and problem-solving skills.
• Strong accounting principles knowledge with the initiative to remain current on accounting and other regulatory changes.
• Excellent documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis
• Organized and extremely detail-oriented.
• Process oriented with a strong knowledge of applicable general ledger systems and accounting.
• Holds self and others accountable for ensuring that results are achieved; seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision; takes action on items beyond formal job responsibility; sets high expectations for self and others.
• Experience in the early stages of a new public company a plus.
• Ability to work independently, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines and priorities
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills, self-starter and team player

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 and AD&D insurance. Voluntary supplemental life insurance. Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance. Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match. Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave. Paid holidays, including a floating personal day. Employee assistance and wellness programs. Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores.

Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to 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 place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.