VP, Corporate Controller

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, 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 VP, Corporate Controller is accountable for developing and implementing an efficient and effective Accounting and Control organization, encompassing the right people, accounting policies, processes, systems, and tools to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
The initial scope of the role includes monthly and quarterly financial close and management reporting, corporate accounting, inventory accounting, accounting operations (payables, receivables, and payroll functions), as well as close coordination with SEC/Financial Reporting, treasury, tax, and FP&A teams.
The scope of the role is expected to be broadened and may include SEC/Financial Reporting, treasury, and tax over time.
As Leslie’s is a newly public company as of October 2020, the VP Corporate Controller is accountable for the successful implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 in close collaboration with other members of the Finance & Accounting organization, internal audit, Protiviti (outsourced SOX program team) and external audit.
This high-visibility role requires a transformational leader to guide the accounting teams through a period of rapid growth and transition to an agile and cost-effective public company accounting organization.
In addition to strong leadership, collaboration, and influence, it requires executive presence in both written and verbal form, and the ability to engage and influence across the organization as well as the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
This position is based at the Leslie’s corporate office in Phoenix, Arizona and manages a team of approximately 50 FTE's.
Responsibilities: Build and develop a talented and highly motivated team, including establishing and managing goals that are aligned with overall departmental and company Lead all aspects of the accounting and control function to ensure adherence to all monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting Accountable for the issuance of monthly and quarterly financial statements, including the development of a monthly and quarterly financial analytics and reporting Accountable for the timely and efficient flow of data and reporting across the organization; ensuring information flows between SEC/financial reporting, treasury, FP&A and accounting teams and other internal and external Guide financial decisions by establishing, communicating, monitoring and interpreting accounting policies and Effectively communicate to senior management and the Board/Audit Committee, as Coordinate and/or lead the adoption of technical accounting policies and procedures in collaboration with the Director of Financial Reporting; ensure the consistent application of technical accounting and reporting Build efficiencies in all aspects of the accounting team’s operations including optimizing close activities and automating manual processes in order to drive the reduction of the close Evaluate, develop, implement, and monitor accounting and operational policies and procedures, with an emphasis on improving accuracy and timeliness, reducing risk and strengthening compliance; especially the reduction of manual, Excel-based Continuously evaluates internal controls in response to changing systems/processes and work with other functions to identify and implement necessary control Oversee the management of the external auditors and provide internal and external auditors with requested documentation on a timely Lead maturation of SOX 404 program and the rollout of new processes, controls and systems in partnership with Internal Audit/Protiviti and other key Assist with acquisition due diligence; ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, as well as planning and execution of finance integration Monitor the design, ownership and operating effectiveness of key Significant influence in the development of a financial systems roadmap and drive the identification and implementation of short-term and long-term automation opportunities to streamline and strengthen controls and Strengthen and maintain relationships with both internal and external Other projects as requested.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, MBA a plus 10-15+ years of progressive experience including Big 4 public accounting experience and a leadership role in a publicly traded company’s accounting function preferred CPA certification required with strong understanding of current US GAAP standards and internal Experienced with SEC reporting requirements, PCAOB Audit standards and requirements, COSO internal control framework, and other regulatory Experience developing and implementing policies, processes, and controls, including remediation of material weaknesses and/or significant deficiencies.
Experience with financial reporting, management reporting, consolidations, corporate accounting and budgeting/forecasting Process oriented with experience designing and leveraging ERP/financial systems across general ledger, consolidations and other financial tools (e.
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, Workday Adaptive, Blackline or One Stream) Ability to operate in a manual environment, experience with JDA general ledger a plus.
Experience with implementation of new ERP/financial systems Executive presence and experience interacting with Executive Management, Board of Directors/ Audit Committee, including the creation of Board level Outstanding leadership skills and an energetic and effective communicator with a passion for improving the business and developing others for leadership Highly motivated self-starter, who is detail-oriented and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment with competing objectives and Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills, problem solving skills and presentation Ability to work independently, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent Ability to maintain composure under pressure while meeting multiple Ability to influence across all levels and experience working in a rapidly changing 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 Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products (e.
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, Excel, One Note, Word, PowerPoint) Personal integrity with the highest ethical standards Experience in multi-location accounting and/or retail industry preferred.
We offer our employees competitive compensation, extensive paid training, comprehensive and flexible suite of benefits package, 401K with company match, team member discounts, rewards for top performers, and most importantly career advancement opportunities.
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.