POOLCORP

Internal Audit Manager

POOLCORP

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Covington • Louisiana • United States

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About the role

  • Leads and manages daily activities, coordination, scheduling, and oversight of the internal audit department.
  • Administers the internal audit plan, ensuring audits are effectively planned and executed to evaluate internal controls, risk management, and compliance, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
  • Coordinates external auditor requests and provides direct assistance for SOX and other audits.
  • Conducts and oversees audits across the distribution centers, and other special projects to support the field as assigned.
  • Evaluates and summarizes audit observations, and prepare clear, concise reports and dashboards for Senior Management and the Audit Committee.
  • Guides control owners in identifying, updating, and documenting key financial, operational, and IT controls for new and existing processes.
  • Develops, improves, and implements testing plans and methodologies in alignment with IIA Standards and PCAOB requirements.
  • Assesses, documents, and coordinates remediation of control deficiencies, and provides recommendations to reduce risk and enhance protection of organizational assets.
  • Oversees concurrent workstreams, ensuring timely execution and alignment with objectives.
  • Mentors, trains, and supervises audit staff, providing feedback and supporting their professional growth.
  • Partners with cross-functional teams, advising on controls related to projects, strategic initiatives, and business changes.
  • Leads continuous improvement efforts by identifying and implementing automation (DataSnipper) and analytic solutions for audit activities as well as recommendations for use throughout audited areas.
  • Stays current on new technical literature applicable to the internal control process (e.g., PCAOB guidance, SEC, COSO, COBIT, etc.) and abreast of emerging trends and leading practices around internal controls.
  • Performs and supports fraud investigations and other special projects as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Professional certification required: CPA, CIA, or CISA.
  • Minimum of six years of progressive audit experience, including SOX compliance and internal controls (experience in financial, operational, and/or IT audits preferred).
  • Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with an ability to lead through influence to effect process change and improvements.
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, with strong presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel 20-25%.
  • Experience working in a matrixed, fast-paced environment with exposure to cross-functional business teams.
  • Preferred: Big 4 public accounting firm experience.
  • Experience in wholesale distribution, retail, or global organizations.
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBI and AI enabled tools such as DataSnipper, CoPilot, and ChatGPT to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!
Benefits
  • 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!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
internal auditSOX compliancerisk managementinternal controlsaudit methodologiesfinancial auditsoperational auditsIT auditsdata visualizationfraud investigations
Soft Skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillsproject managementproblem-solving skillsleadershipcommunication skillspresentation skillsmentoringcollaborationinfluence
Certifications
CPACIACISA