Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Senior Manager 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 9+ 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 drafting SEC filings and presenting to senior leadership.
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems, including IBM Cognos/CPM and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with DFIN or similar reporting platforms is a plus.
• Prior experience overseeing ESG or sustainability reporting initiatives preferable.
• Experience in the distribution industry preferable.