Senior Internal Auditor

Leslie's Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Free onsite health clinic

Job summary

Leslie’s Pool Supplies is seeking a Senior, Internal Audit to support SOX compliance and various audits, reporting to the Chief Audit Executive. You will collaborate with management and external co-source partners to strengthen controls and risk management.

The role requires 2–4 years in audit, a bachelor’s degree, and professional certifications; strong communication, project management, and data analytics skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in external/internal audit and/or risk assurance.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or related fields.
• One or more professional certifications (CPA, CFE, CIA, CISA) strongly preferred.
• Public Accounting or Professional Service firm background preferred.
• Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management.
• Flexibility to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and timelines.
• Able to work cross-functionally to build strong relationships.
• Highly detail oriented with focus on high-quality work and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable presenting to executive-level management.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk assessments and define priorities for the annual audit plan.
• Plan, execute and report on audits including the SOX program.
• Coordinate with co-sourced partners and external auditors.
• Serve as the go-to for internal controls and process improvements.
• Present audit findings to management and drive remediation actions.
• Perform root cause analysis and monitor remediation efforts.
• Support special projects requiring analytical and risk skills.
• Build collaborative relationships with auditees and stakeholders.
• Stay informed on industry practices, regulations and audit standards.

Skills

Auditing

Risk assessment

Communication

Project management

Data analytics

COSO/COBIT

D365 ERP

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Visio

Teams

Outlook

Job description

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 Senior, Internal Audit works closely with the Chief Audit Executive at Leslie’s to support Internal Audit’s priorities including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance; strategic, financial, regulatory, technology, and operational audits; and Enterprise Risk Management. This individual will also work closely with Leslie’s internal management team and external co-source partners providing SOX and Internal Audit support.

Responsibilities:

• Support risk assessments creating the basis for a disciplined risk-based approach to identifying and documenting the priorities for Internal Audit’s annual audit plan and updates. Lead comprehensive risk assessments, scoping, and planning activities for a variety of internal audit projects and ensure that detailed audit work is effectively focused on areas assessed as top risks.
• Aid planning, execution, and reporting of audit projects, including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) program, in coordination with co-sourced partner, external audit, control owners and executive management.
• Work closely with co-sourced partners and external auditors to ensure successful completion of projects with minimal business impact and with optimal reliance by external auditors on Management’s testing.
• Serve as the “go-to” person for internal controls and identify ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes, opportunities to eliminate waste, and provide best-practice recommendations.
• Ensure that recommendations are clearly presented to and agreed upon by management and that a subsequent audit report is issued promptly. Present audit reports and recommendations to management to ensure all are working toward the same goals and complying with regulations.
• Perform root cause analysis to determine appropriate management actions. Monitor and steward. management's remediation efforts to closure, including review and validation of evidence supporting implementation of agreed upon recommendations.
• Support various special projects and investigations requiring analytical, risk assessment, control design and control rationalization skills as assigned.
• Build collaborative and trusting relationships with auditees, management, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of best practices, industry trends, regulatory changes and audit standards both internally and externally and provide conduit for introducing those practices to the company.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in the fields of external/internal audit and/or risk assurance.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably with an emphasis in business, accounting, finance or related fields.
• One or more relevant professional certifications (CPA, CFE, CIA, CISA, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Public Accounting or Professional Service firm background preferred.
• Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management.
• The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and timelines, address risks, make recommendations, and effectively address issues.
• Able to work cross-functionally to build strong interpersonal relationships across the organization.
• Highly detail oriented, with a strong propensity for high quality work product and willing to challenge current practice, innovate and continuously improve.
• Comfortable presenting to executive-level management.
• Motivated self-starter who works well individually and in teams with latitude for independent judgement.
• Adept with the IIA's professional practices framework / standards, as well as COSO and COBIT integrated frameworks.
• Strong understanding of fundamental risks and general controls.
• Experience with data analytics and computer assisted audit tools a plus.
• Experience with D365 ERP a plus.
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, Teams and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Some travel may be required.

Leslie’s provides a robust benefits package, including:

• Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option)
• Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Paid sick and bereavement leave
• 10 paid holidays, including a floating personal day
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Free onsite health clinic
• Hybrid or remote work schedule

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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