Accounting Manager

Leslie's • Phoenix, AZ

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager oversees capital accounting for fixed assets and SaaS investments, along with financial analysis of IT operating and capital expenditures. The role manages month-end close, journal entry review, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective internal controls. It also supports IT project budgeting, audit requests, ad hoc analysis, and process improvements, and includes leadership of one direct report.

The position is based at Leslie’s corporate office in Phoenix, Arizona, and follows a hybrid work schedule. Remote work is not available, candidates must live within commuting distance, and relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least five years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or public company accounting.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• Experience with financial statements, month-end close, general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and active listening skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, research, and documentation skills.
• Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and changing regulatory requirements.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven.
• Strong initiative, accountability, and ability to work independently with sound judgment.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities and a team-oriented mindset.
• Knowledge of internally developed software and SaaS accounting concepts.
• Integrity, reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Must reside within commuting distance of the Phoenix corporate office.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with JDA, Workday Adaptive, and Blackline.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly P&L review, explain variances to plan, identify trends, and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Assist in creating annual capital, SaaS, and operating budgets.
• Oversee capex policies for IT projects and coordinate RFCE submissions for review and approval.
• Manage and mentor the Senior Fixed Asset Accountant.
• Prepare and/or review period-end entries, reconciliations, and analyses with proper documentation.
• Lead period-end close activities, ensure timely and accurate completion, and identify opportunities to shorten close timelines.
• Develop, implement, and monitor accounting and operational policies to improve accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data flow and reporting processes.
• Continuously evaluate internal controls and work with leadership to implement enhancements.
• Provide timely documentation to internal and external auditors.
• Support SOX compliance and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain ownership of key internal controls, update SOX narratives as needed, and perform assigned control activities.
• Prepare and/or review accruals and reclasses for IT spend in accordance with company policy.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with senior leadership.
• Support ERP system implementation, ensuring processes, controls, and documentation are properly established.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision plan options.
• Health savings account for employees enrolled in the high deductible health plan option.
• Health and 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, allowing early access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
• Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager