Lead Auditor

Poolcorp; Clearwater, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO & Holidays

Life Insurance & LTD

Parental Leave

Tuition assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

POOLCORP, a leading pool and outdoor living distributor, seeks a Lead Auditor for a hybrid role at our Clearwater, FL HQ. You will conduct SOX, operational and compliance audits across U.S. sites, leading a team and leveraging AI analytics to improve risk management.

Requirements include a CPA/CIA/CISA or equivalent, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency with Power BI, DataSnipper, and CoPilot. Travel 20–25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field from a four-year college or university.
• Certification as a CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent.
• Understanding of IIA standards and GAAP.
• GenAI / data analytics / visualization experience leveraging Power BI, Alteryx, DataSnipper and CoPilot.
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• An analytical approach to tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20-25%.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in a Fortune 500 or professional services firm.

Responsibilities

• Leads and/or supports the audit team during operational, financial, and SOX audits from planning to end of engagement.
• Leads and/or supports innovation and analytics within Internal Audit using Power BI, DataSnipper, and CoPilot.
• Coordinate with external auditors to gather information and support efficiency.
• Audit sales center locations domestically and internationally.
• Develop audit work programs and document workpapers per standards.
• Describe processes and identify risks and key controls.
• Prepare audit reports for Senior Management and Audit Committee.
• Track findings and remediation status and manage action owners.
• Mentor audit staff and develop team members.
• Stay updated on trends, regulations and standards affecting the business.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Willing to travel

GenAI

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/IS

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

DataSnipper

CoPilot

MS Office

Job description

## Lead AuditorApply: Clearwater, FL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R21981**Company Overview**POOLCORP is the leading business-to-business distributor of swimming pool and landscape supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. Through our subsidiaries, SCP Distributors LLC, Superior Pool Products LLC, and Horizon Distributors Inc., we operate in more than 445 wholesale Sales Centers worldwide with nearly 6,000 employees serving the needs of customers by offering a wide array of products and value-added support.Our Covington, LA and Clearwater, FL headquarters provide exceptional support (i.e., IT, HR, Finance, Marketing, Legal, Purchasing, Sourcing, etc.) to each of our Sales Centers. Our extraordinary company culture encompasses a high work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a community presence all within a family-oriented work atmosphere. At POOLCORP, we strive to employ only the very best.**Why POOLCORP?**Because it’s a place where you can make an impact and grow! At POOLCORP you’ll find a wealth of opportunities that support your individual and long-term career goals. Our stable work environment is further enhanced by our generous compensation and benefits package. Publicly traded since 1995, POOLCORP is a global organization with a long history of continuous success - clearly making it an industry leader – in so many ways!So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – *Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!***You want Benefits? You’ve got it!** Our generous benefits package includes:* Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs* 401 (k) with generous company match* 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays *(NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)** 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance* Paid Parental Leave* Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs* Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance* Employee Stock Purchase Plan* Employee Discounts and much more!**Location:** Pinch A Penny -6385 150th Ave N., Clearwater, FL 33760\\*Hybrid position requiring an average of 3-days per week in office **Job Summary:**Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Lead will be conducting 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 U.S. while helping drive innovation and use of AI and data analytics in our risk management programs. The roles primary responsibility will be working in a team environment to complete audits and special projects while supervising staff in accordance with departmental and professional internal audit standards. **Responsibilities:*** Leads and/or supports the audit team during operational, financial, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audits from beginning to end of the audit engagement. This includes assisting the manager with audit planning, scoping, and execution of the audit.* Leads and/or supports innovation and analytics within POOLCORP Internal Audit leveraging tools (e.g. PowerBI, DataSnipper, GenAI-CoPilot) in the execution of audit work.* Supports external auditors by coordinating information requirements and requests for additional support in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.* Completes sales center audits, special projects, as needed, and assesses warehouse operations across our domestic and international sales center locations both domestic and international* Assesses engagement-level financial and operational risks and evaluates and validates the design of key controls.* Develops audit work programs and documents workpapers and other audit materials that meet all relevant professional practice and POOLCORP Internal Audit methodology requirements.* Observes, understands, and documents detailed process narratives and/or process flow charts, including the identification of process risks and key controls.* Reviews audit workpapers to ensure consistency with audit methodology and quality standards.* Summarizes observations and opportunities for process improvement and prepares well-written audit reports for Senior Management and the Audit Committee.* Communicates the impact of identified observations to not only the area audited but also the broader business impact, offering recommended solutions relevant to business.* Proactively manages audit finding tracking and documentation of status updates obtained via management action owners, and timely execution of remediation testing.* Leads, teaches, and mentors audit staff not only on assigned audit projects but also through their career progression.* Develops and fosters professional relationships within the Internal Audit team as well as across the business functions.* Stays connected on emerging trends, regulations and standards and their impacts on the business.* Executes special assignments and other duties as assigned. **Requirements:*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field from a four-year college or university.* Certification as a CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent.* Understanding of the Institute of Internal Audits (IIA) standards and GAAP.* GenAI / data analytics / visualization experience leveraging tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, DataSnipper and CoPilot.* Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).* An analytical approach to tasks and responsibilities.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Ability and willingness to travel 20-25%.* Minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in a Fortune 500 or professional services firm.* Desire to learn and ability to overcome challenges and adapt to a fast-paced environment.* Proactive and high-quality execution focus. **Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!** We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions. All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.