DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIES
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, 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, Internal Audit works closely with the Chief Audit Executive at Leslie's to support Internal Audit's priorities including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance; strategic, financial, regulatory, technology, and operational audits; and Enterprise Risk Management. This individual will also work closely with Leslie's internal management team and external co-source partners providing SOX and Internal Audit support.
Responsibilities:
• Support risk assessments creating the basis for a disciplined risk-based approach to identifying and documenting the priorities for Internal Audit's annual audit plan and updates. • Lead comprehensive risk assessments, scoping, and planning activities for a variety of internal audit projects and ensure that detailed audit work is effectively focused on areas assessed as top risks. • Aid planning, execution, and reporting of audit projects, including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) program, in coordination with co-sourced partner, external audit, control owners and executive management. • Work closely with co-sourced partners and external auditors to ensure successful completion of projects with minimal business impact and with optimal reliance by external auditors on Management's testing. • Serve as the "go-to" person for internal controls and identify ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes, opportunities to eliminate waste, and provide best-practice recommendations. • Ensure that recommendations are clearly presented to and agreed upon by management and that a subsequent audit report is issued promptly. • Present audit reports and recommendations to management to ensure all are working toward the same goals and complying with regulations. • Perform root cause analysis to determine appropriate management actions. Monitor and steward. managements remediation efforts to closure, including review and validation of evidence supporting implementation of agreed upon recommendations. • Support various special projects and investigations requiring analytical, risk assessment, control design and control rationalization skills as assigned. • Build collaborative and trusting relationships with auditees, management, and other cross-functional stakeholders. • Stay abreast of best practices, industry trends, regulatory changes and audit standards both internally and externally and provide conduit for introducing those practices to the company.
Qualifications:
• 2-4 years of experience in the fields of external/internal audit and/or risk assurance • Minimum of a bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in business, accounting, finance or related fields • One or more relevant professional certifications (CPA, CFE, CIA, CISA, etc.) strongly preferred • Public Accounting or Professional Service firm background preferred • Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits strongly preferred • Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management • The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment • Proven project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and timelines, address risks, make recommendations, and effectively address issues • Able to work cross-functionally to build strong interpersonal relationships across the organization • Highly detail oriented, with a strong propensity for high quality work product and willing to challenge current practice, innovate and continuously improve • Comfortable presenting to executive-level management • Motivated self-starter who works well individually and in teams with latitude for independent judgement • Adept with the IIAs professional practices framework / standards, as well as COSO and COBIT integrated frameworks • Strong understanding of fundamental risks and general controls • Experience with data analytics and computer assisted audit tools a plus • Experience with D365 ERP a plus • Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, Teams and Outlook • Excellent written and verbal English skills • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States • Some travel may be required
Leslies 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 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.