IT & Capital Accounting Manager

LESLIES POOLMART INC; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings account

Health & dependent care FSA

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick, and holidays

Employee assistance and wellness

Job summary

Leslie’s Poolmart Inc. (Phoenix, AZ) is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee capital accounting (fixed assets and SaaS investments) and IT spend analysis.

You will manage the month-end close, journal entries, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations, while leading a direct report and driving internal controls. Responsibilities include budget creation, capex policy oversight, cross-functional collaboration, SOX support, and ERP implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or public company accounting; at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Experience with financial statements, month-end close, general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, budgeting/forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, OneNote).
• Experience with ERP systems; JDA, Workday Adaptive, and Blackline experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and active listening skills.
• Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and changing regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly P&L review, explain variances to plan, identify trends, and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Assist in the creation of annual capital, SaaS, and operating budgets.
• Provide oversight of capex policies for IT projects; coordinate RFQ submissions for review and approval.
• Manage and mentor the Senior Fixed Asset Accountant.
• Prepare and/or review period-end entries, reconciliations, and analyses with proper documentation.
• Lead period-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate completion while identifying opportunities to shorten close timelines.
• Develop, implement, and monitor accounting and operational policies to improve accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data flow and reporting processes.
• Continuously evaluate internal controls and work with leadership to implement enhancements.
• Provide timely documentation to internal and external auditors.
• Support SOX compliance and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain ownership of key internal controls; update SOX narratives as needed and perform assigned control activities.
• Prepare and/or review accruals and reclasses for IT spend in accordance with company policy.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with senior leadership.
• Support ERP system implementation, ensuring processes, controls, and documentation are properly established.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Excel proficient

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

JDA

Workday Adaptive

Blackline

Job description

Leslie’s Poolmart Inc. (Phoenix, AZ) is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee capital accounting (fixed assets and SaaS investments) and IT spend analysis.

You will manage the month-end close, journal entries, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations, while leading a direct report and driving internal controls. Responsibilities include budget creation, capex policy oversight, cross-functional collaboration, SOX support, and ERP implementation.