Hybrid Internal Audit Manager

at POOLCORP

• Job title: Internal Audit Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Covington, United States

About the role

• Internal Audit Manager leading operational audits and compliance for POOLCORP. Overseeing a team and collaborating with business leaders across the company.

Responsibilities

• 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!