Hybrid Senior Internal Auditor bei POOLCORP

Location: Corporate Support Office - 109 Northpark Blvd., Covington, LA 70433

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!

Summary:
POOLCORP is currently seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to conduct financial, operational, and sales center audits, help drive innovation and use of data analytics in our risk management programs. If you are looking for a role where you can make an impact that is challenging in a fast-paced environment at an industry-leading corporation with stable growth, this position may be ideal for you!

Responsibilities:

• Lead or support the audit team during operational, financial, and/or 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.

• Lead or support innovation and analytics within PoolCorp Internal Audit as well as special projects focused on financial and operational processes.

• Support external auditors by coordinating information requirements and requests for additional support in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.

• Perform sales center audits and assess warehouse operations across our sales center locations across the US and internationally.

• Assess engagement-level financial and operational risks and evaluate and validate key financial controls.

• Develop audit work programs and document workpapers and other audit materials that meet all relevant professional practice and PoolCorp Internal Audit methodology requirements leveraging leading financial audit practices as necessary.

• Observe, understand, and document detailed process narratives and/or process flow charts, including the identification of process risks and key controls.

• Conduct initial review of staff auditor workpapers to ensure consistency with audit methodology and quality standards.

• Summarize observations and opportunities for process improvement and prepare well-written audit reports for Senior Management and the Audit Committee.

• Communicate the impact of identified observations to not only the area audited but also the broader business impact, offering recommended solutions relevant to business.

• Proactively manage audit finding tracking and documentation of status updates obtained via management action owners, and timely execution of remediation testing.

• Lead, teach, and mentor audit staff not only on assigned audit projects but also through their career progression.

• Contribute to a high-performance environment.

• Develop and foster professional relationships within the Internal Audit team as well as across the business functions.

• Stay connected and up to date on key financial audit methodologies.

• Stay connected on emerging trends in financial processes and their impacts on the business.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from a four-year college or university.

• Solid understanding of the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) standards along with other financial audit frameworks.

• Strong interest in understanding emerging trends in financial and operational processes and their impact on the business.

• Data analytics and data visualization experience leveraging tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, and GenAI.

• 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%.

• Hybrid position requiring an average of 3-days per week in person.

• Certification as a CPA, CIA, or equivalent is required.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in a Fortune 500 or professional services firm.

• Although wholesale distribution and/or operational industry experience is highly desired, other industry experience will be considered as appropriate.

• Professional services experience acquired from a Big 4 environment or highly regarded consulting firm is desired.

• Desire to learn and ability to overcome challenges and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive and high-quality execution focus.

• Sound decision-making skills and judgment.

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 headquarters provides 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!

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!  Currently, POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team. 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.