Director of Financial Reporting

** Company Overview
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* Location:

** Corporate Support Office - 109 Northpark Blvd., Covington, LA 70433
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* Job Summary:

** Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Director of Financial Reporting leads the Financial Reporting department and is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all external financial reporting for Pool Corporation (POOL), a publicly traded company. This role oversees preparation and filing of all SEC-required documents, provides technical accounting expertise, manages complex quarterly processes, and partners with senior leadership and external auditors.

The Director also owns the coordination and publication of Pool Corporation’s annual ESG report.  As the leader of the department, the Director is responsible for a team that covers several critical external reporting functions, guiding the group through hands-on process coaching and oversight while providing value-added insights to senior leadership.
** Responsibilities:
*** External Financial Reporting
** Lead the preparation and review of all SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, earnings releases, the annual report, proxy statements, and other required filings.
* Ensure full compliance with SEC regulations, US GAAP, and internal policies.
* Oversee the drafting and review of financial disclosures and supporting documentation.
* Monitor regulatory changes related to XBRL requirements and implement process updates accordingly.
* Technical Accounting and Special Projects
** Serve as the internal subject matter expert on technical accounting issues, including new standards adoption and implementation.
* Own non-routine quarterly or annual processes such as goodwill impairment testing, stock-based compensation, IBNR health accruals, the statement of cash flows, and others as needed.
* Research and draft internal memos on complex accounting and financial reporting topics.
* Oversee the monthly and quarterly consolidation process, coordinating with local controllers to ensure proper US GAAP accounting and accurate and timely aggregation of financial results from all domestic and international subsidiaries.
* Review and tie out of statutory financial statements of domestic and foreign entities as needed.
* Senior Leadership & Board Support
** Serve as a key liaison with the CAO, CFO, CEO, Director of Investor Relations, and other senior executives regarding financial disclosures, accounting policy, and external communications.
* Present financial information and technical matters to senior leadership as needed.
* Audit & Controls
** Coordinate with Internal Audit on the external audit process, serving as a key management point of contact for the independent auditor, managing requests and issue resolution.
* Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes and controls to ensure compliance with SOX and company policies.
* Budgeting and Forecasting Support
** Collaborate with the FP&A and accounting teams during the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
* Lead the preparation and review of budget and forecast estimates for GAAP accounting areas such as stock-based compensation, health insurance accruals (including IBNR), and other technical items.
* Provide technical accounting insight on the impact of new standards, policy changes, or non-routine transactions on forward-looking financial statements.
* ESG & Other Reporting
** Oversee the preparation of the annual Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) report, ensuring accuracy and alignment with industry standards.
** Requirements:
*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
* 12+ years of accounting/financial reporting experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a public company environment or Big 4 public accounting.
* Deep, current knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and technical accounting.
* Demonstrated expertise in complex accounting areas (e.g., goodwill impairment, stock compensation, etc.).
* Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls.
* Proven leadership in managing teams and complex projects.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience…