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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. 

Note: This position is not open to agency submissions

Note: 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. Additionally, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Job Overview:   

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Corporate Finance Sr. Manager to lead financial consolidation processes and streamline finance-related data management. This role is critical to enhancing the efficiency of data consolidation, financial planning, and board-level presentations. This position reports to the Vice President of Finance and works closely with finance and executive teams ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and clarity in all financial data and reports. This enables tight alignment to overall strategy and vision of Leslie’s and the finance leadership and enables you to advocate the vision and direction in the organization. 

As a key member of our Finance team, the Corporate Finance Sr. Manager will play a central role in simplifying processes and fostering collaboration across finance functions. Your work will contribute to making data more accessible, organized, and actionable for our teams as well as leading the corporate forecast cadences. 

The role of Corporate Finance Sr. Manager within the organization will be responsible for leading teams, implementing strategies, and improving performance to achieve corporate objectives. As a key leader, you will play a crucial role in fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture that aligns with Leslie’s vision and values. 

Responsibilities: 

Owner of corporate Forecasting processes for Multi-year Strategy Plan, Annual Operating Plan, Forecast Updates, inclusive of setting cadences, aggregating inputs from FP&A and other finance team members, creating tools to highlight challenge areas, aggregating risks and opportunities Lead the gathering, consolidation, and validation of financial data across business units, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all reporting. Owner of Financial Planning Tool (i.e., Adaptive, Essbase, OneStream) Prepare and consolidate information for monthly business reviews, quarterly board decks and executive presentations to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of our financial narratives. Drives Business outcomes and successes Identify, develop, and implement improvements to financial consolidation processes, with a focus on automating and standardizing to increase efficiency and reduce manual work. Collaborate with accounting, FP&A, and other finance teams to gather necessary data, align on reporting requirements, and streamline communication across departments. Coordinate with finance teams to produce timely and accurate financial statements, variance analyses, and support reports to help tell the financial story and guide action to meet the needs of internal stakeholders. Ensure all reports adhere to company standards and compliance requirements, maintaining data integrity and provide timely support during audits and reviews. Lead the implementation of strategies that drive performance to achieve corporate objectives. Lead and motivate a team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Manage and support team members, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members appropriately, ensuring optimal team functionality. Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed to ensure successful completion. Contribute to the development of corporate strategies and objectives aligned with Leslie’s overall mission, vision, and values.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred. 7-10 years of varied Finance experience across Financial Planning & Analytics (FP&A), Corporate Finance, Financial Consolidation, Accounting, or Financial Reporting within a corporate or public accounting environment. FP&A experience is required. Strong proficiency with financial systems and software (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Oracle); advanced Excel skills are essential. Excellent analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy in managing large data sets. 4-6+ years of proven experience in a managerial role, preferably in a corporate environment within the retail or consumer goods industry. Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify challenges, develop solutions, and make data-driven decisions. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development to stay updated with industry trends and best practices. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience creating and presenting reports for senior leadership and effectively interacting with stakeholders at all levels. Comfortable working through ambiguity Executive Presence Collaborative business partner and advocate while supporting and implementing finance vision.

Leslie's provides a robust benefits package, including: 

Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options. Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option). Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts. Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance. Voluntary supplemental life insurance. Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance. Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match. Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave. Paid holidays, including a floating personal day. Employee assistance and wellness programs. Earned Wage access is available, allowing early access to a portion of your earned wages before payday. Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores.

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.