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Leslie's · 21 hours ago

Sr Director Assistant Corporate Controller

PHOENIX, Arizona, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Leslie's is the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry. The Senior Director & Assistant Corporate Controller is responsible for developing and maintaining an efficient Corporate Accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and leading a talented team.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceRetail

No H1B

Responsibilities

Build and develop a talented and highly motivated team, including establishing and managing goals that are 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

Other projects as requested

Qualification

CPA certificationU.S. GAAPSEC financial statement preparationAccounting principlesExcelGeneral ledger systemsMulti-location accountingProcess orientedTeam leadershipEffective communicationProblem solvingDetail-oriented

Required

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in public accounting and public company corporate accounting teams, with at least five (5) years' experience in a managerial role

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Active CPA certification strongly preferred

Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls

Experience with SEC financial statement preparation, consolidations, month-end close, general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliations, budgeting/forecasting, and variance analysis

Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills, problem solving skills, and presentation skills

Strong knowledge of accounting principles with the initiative to remain current on accounting and other regulatory changes

Excellent documentation skills, research and resolution skills, and analytics capabilities

Organized and extremely detail-oriented; ability to manage multiple projects and work streams

Process oriented with a strong knowledge of applicable general ledger systems

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, takes action on items beyond formal job responsibility, and sets high expectations for self and others

Advanced competency in Excel and proficient with other Microsoft Office products (e.g., One Note, Word, PowerPoint)