Sr Director Assistant Corporate Controller

Founded in 1963, Leslie's is the largest and most trusted direct‑to‑consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry. We serve the aftermarket needs of residential and professional consumers with an extensive and largely exclusive assortment of essential pool and spa care products. We operate an integrated ecosystem of 900+ retail locations, backyard service and repair, a robust digital platform, and manufacturing and distribution divisions across 35+ states, enabling consumers to engage with Leslie’s whenever, wherever, and however they prefer to shop.

With over 60 years of providing best‑in‑class products and solutions, we value the development and growth of our team and strive to create a positive, fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to our success.

This position is not open to agency submissions.

This position is based at our corporate office in Phoenix, AZ and follows a hybrid work schedule. Remote work is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within commuting distance, as relocation assistance is not provided, and must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer‑sponsored visa support.

The Senior Director & Assistant Corporate Controller is accountable for developing and maintaining an efficient and effective Corporate Accounting function, inclusive of accounting policies, processes, systems, and tools to strengthen financial reporting accuracy and efficiency, as well as staff development and succession planning. The scope of the role includes monthly and quarterly consolidation and month‑end close, management reporting, balance‑sheet reconciliations, and management of SOX 404 controls.

This role requires leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills, as well as executive presence in both written and verbal form. It is responsible for the maintenance and continuous improvement of Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) 404 controls, with close collaboration with management and internal/external auditors. A change‑oriented mindset is required to actively identify, recommend, and implement tools and processes in response to the Company’s growth and increasing use of technology.

This position is based at Leslie’s corporate office in Phoenix, Arizona and reports directly to the VP, Corporate Comptroller.

• Build and develop a talented and highly motivated team, including establishing and managing goals aligned with department and company objectives.
• Evaluate, refine, and monitor accounting and operational policies and procedures with an emphasis on improving accuracy, timeliness, risk reduction, and compliance.
• Manage all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting deliverables and deadlines.
• Facilitate month‑end closings by ensuring accurate and timely completion of close‑related responsibilities while focusing on strategies to reduce the close timeline.
• Review month‑end entries, account reconciliations, and account analyses—including cash, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, leases, loyalty, self‑insurance programs, payroll, and SG&A expenses—with appropriate internal control documentation and support where required.
• Manage fixed‑asset/SaaS, lease accounting, and loyalty program processes, developing and implementing robust policies and procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with the adoption of technical accounting policies and procedures in collaboration with Financial Reporting, ensuring consistent application of technical accounting and reporting policies.
• Ensure effective information flow between financial reporting/corporate accounting teams and other internal and external partners.
• Continuously evaluate internal controls in response to changing systems/processes and work with department leadership to identify and implement necessary changes.
• Manage external auditors and provide them with requested documentation on a timely basis.
• Ensure ownership and effectiveness of key controls related to assigned accounts and processes.
• Assist with the identification and implementation of short‑term and long‑term automation opportunities to…