Internal Auditor III

Poolcorp; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

PTO & holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Bonus potential

Job summary

POOLCORP seeks an Internal Auditor III to conduct audits of financial, operational and technology risks across corporate functions and sales centers in the United States. This hybrid role requires office presence in Clearwater, FL, with three days on-site weekly.

You will lead and support SOX audits, drive analytics initiatives, coordinate with external auditors, and mentor junior staff while advancing risk management programs using GenAI and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, IS, or related field.
• CPA/CIA/CISA or equivalent certification preferred.
• IIA standards and GAAP knowledge.
• GenAI, data analytics and visualization tools experience (Power BI, Alteryx, DataSnipper, CoPilot).
• MS Office proficiency (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Willingness to travel 20–25%
• Minimum 3 years of related experience in large firms or Fortune 500.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support audits from planning to completion.
• Support analytics initiatives using Power BI, DataSnipper, GenAI-CoPilot.
• Coordinate with external auditors to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Audit sales centers and operations across locations.
• Assess risks and design of key controls.
• Develop audit work programs and documentation.
• Document process narratives and flow charts.
• Review workpapers for methodology compliance.
• Summarize observations and prepare reports for management and audit committee.
• Mentor staff and build cross‑functional relationships.
• Stay updated on evolving regulations and standards.
• Execute special assignments as needed.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, IS or related field

CPA/CIA/CISA or equivalent

Understanding of IIA standards and GAAP

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

DataSnipper

CoPilot / GenAI tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Internal Auditor III will conduct audits and reviews of financial (SOX), operational, compliance and technology risks and controls for corporate functions and audits of our sales center locations throughout the United States while helping drive innovation and use of AI and data analytics in our risk management programs.

Location

Pinch A Penny - 6385 150th Ave N., Clearwater, FL 33760. Hybrid position requiring an average of 3 days per week in office.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the audit team during operational, financial, and Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) audits from planning to completion.
• Support innovation and analytics initiatives using tools such as PowerBI, DataSnipper, GenAI‑CoPilot, and other data‑analytics platforms.
• Coordinate with external auditors by providing required information to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Complete sales‑center audits and special projects, assessing warehouse operations across domestic and international locations.
• Assess engagement‑level financial and operational risks and evaluate the design of key controls.
• Develop audit work programs and document workpapers that meet professional practice and POOLCORP internal audit methodology.
• Observe and document detailed process narratives and flow charts, identifying process risks and key controls.
• Review audit workpapers for consistency with audit methodology and quality standards.
• Summarize observations, opportunities for process improvement and prepare audit reports for senior management and the audit committee.
• Communicate the impact of observations to the audited area and the broader business, proposing relevant solutions.
• Manage audit finding tracking and remediation testing documentation.
• Mentor and develop audit staff through career progression.
• Build professional relationships within the audit team and across business functions.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, regulations and standards affecting the business.
• Execute special assignments and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or a related field.
• Certification as a CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent.
• Understanding of IIA standards and GAAP.
• Experience with GenAI, data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, DataSnipper, CoPilot.
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 20–25%.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in a Fortune 500 or professional services firm.
• Proactive dedication to high‑quality execution.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness programs.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays (PTO increases with tenure).
• 100% employer‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Fully funded tuition/education programs.
• Employee recognition and referral bonuses.
• Summer MADNESS and annual performance bonuses.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Employee discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug‑free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. POOLCORP understands the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support them in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.