Senior Internal Auditor

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Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor

Company Name:	Leslie's
Location:	PHOENIX, AZ
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	12/18/2025
Expire Date:	03/23/2026
Job Categories:	Accounting/Auditing, Finance/Economics, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician, Insurance, Internet/E-Commerce, Other / General, Retail/Wholesale, Executive Management, Quality Control, Research & Development, Medical, Web Technology

Job Description

Senior Internal Auditor
DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S:  Leslie’s Pool Supplies is the “World’s Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies.” With over 1,000 retail stores in 39 states plus Pro, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie’s. With over 60 years of providing the best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our team members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie’s.  Job Overview:  The Senior, Internal Audit works closely with the Chief Audit Executive at Leslie’s to support Internal Audit’s priorities including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance; strategic, financial, regulatory, technology, and operational audits; and Enterprise Risk Management. This individual will also work closely with Leslie’s internal management team and external co-source partners providing SOX and Internal Audit support.  Responsibilities: <ul><li>Support risk assessments creating the basis for a disciplined risk-based approach to identifying and documenting the priorities for Internal Audit’s annual audit plan and updates. Lead comprehensive risk assessments, scoping, and planning activities for a variety of internal audit projects and ensure that detailed audit work is effectively focused on areas assessed as top risks. </li><li>Aid planning, execution, and reporting of audit projects, including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) program, in coordination with co-sourced partner, external audit, control owners and executive management. </li><li>Work closely with co-sourced partners and external auditors to ensure successful completion of projects with minimal business impact and with optimal reliance by external auditors on Management’s testing. </li><li>Serve as the “go-to” person for internal controls and identify ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes, opportunities to eliminate waste, and provide best-practice recommendations. </li><li>Ensure that recommendations are clearly presented to and agreed upon by management and that a subsequent audit report is issued promptly. Present audit reports and recommendations to management to ensure all are working toward the same goals and complying with regulations. </li><li>Perform root cause analysis to determine appropriate management actions. Monitor and steward. management's remediation efforts to closure, including review and validation of evidence supporting implementation of agreed upon recommendations. </li><li>Support various special projects and investigations requiring analytical, risk assessment, control design and control rationalization skills as assigned. </li><li>Build collaborative and trusting relationships with auditees, management, and other cross-functional stakeholders. </li><li>Stay abreast of best practices, industry trends, regulatory changes and audit standards both internally and externally and provide conduit for introducing those practices to the company. </li></ul>Qualifications: <ul><li>2-4 years of experience in the fields of external/internal audit and/or risk assurance. </li><li>Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably with an emphasis in business, accounting, finance or related fields. </li><li>One or more relevant professional certifications (CPA, CFE, CIA, CISA, etc.) strongly preferred. </li><li>Public Accounting or Professional Service firm background preferred. </li><li>Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits strongly preferred.  </li><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management. </li><li>The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. </li><li>Proven project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and timelines, address risks, make recommendations, and effectively address issues. </li><li>Able to work cross-functionally to build strong interpersonal relationships across the organization. </li><li>Highly detail oriented, with a strong propensity for high quality work product and willing to challenge current practice, innovate and continuously improve. </li><li>Comfortable presenting to executive-level management. </li><li>Motivated self-starter who works well individually and in teams with latitude for independent judgement. </li><li>Adept with the IIA's professional practices framework / standards, as well as COSO and COBIT integrated frameworks. </li><li>Strong understanding of fundamental risks and general controls.  </li><li>Experience with data analytics and computer assisted audit tools a plus. </li><li>Experience with D365 ERP a plus. </li><li>Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, Teams and Outlook. </li><li>Excellent written and verbal English skills. </li><li>Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. </li><li>Some travel may be required. </li></ul>Leslie's provides a robust benefits package, including:<ul><li>Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options</li><li>Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option)</li><li>Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts</li><li>Company-paid basic life insurance</li><li>Voluntary supplemental life insurance</li><li>Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance</li><li>Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match</li><li>Paid sick and bereavement leave</li><li>10 paid holidays, including a floating personal day</li><li>Employee assistance and wellness programs</li><li>Free onsite health clinic</li><li>Hybrid work schedule</li><li>Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores</li></ul>Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's is committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.

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