Lead Auditor

Poolcorp; Covington (LA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

POOLCORP is seeking a Lead Internal Auditor to conduct financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits for corporate functions and sales centers across the U.S. You will supervise staff, plan engagements, and contribute to risk assessment while leveraging AI, Power BI, and data analytics to drive smarter controls.

This hybrid role requires in-office presence 3 days per week and 20–25% travel. A CPA/CIA/CISA or equivalent certification and 3+ years in a Fortune 500 or professional services

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent certification.
• Understanding of IIA standards and GAAP.
• GenAI / data analytics / visualization experience using Power BI, Alteryx, DataSnipper and CoPilot.
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Travel 20-25% and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in a Fortune 500 or professional services firm.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supports audit engagements from planning through execution.
• Drives innovation and analytics using Power BI and AI tools.
• Coordinates with external auditors for efficiency and cost control.
• Completes sales center audits and reviews both domestic and international.
• Develops work programs and documents audit materials.
• Prepares audit reports for Senior Management and Audit Committee.
• Mentors audit staff and fosters cross-functional relationships.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong written and verbal comms

Travel 20-25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

DataSnipper

CoPilot

Job description

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.

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: This is a hybrid position requiring an average of 3-days per week in office. The role can be located at our office in Clearwater, FL or Covington LA.

Pinch A Penny - 6385 150th Ave N., Clearwater, FL 33760 or 109 Northpark Blvd., Covington, LA 70433

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.

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.