Company Overview
POOLCORP is the leading business-to-business distributor of swimming pool and landscape supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. Through our subsidiaries, SCP Distributors LLC, Superior Pool Products LLC, and Horizon Distributors Inc., we operate in more than 445 wholesale Sales Centers worldwide with nearly 6,000 employees serving the needs of customers by offering a wide array of products and value-added support.
Our Covington, LA headquarters provides exceptional support (i.e., IT, HR, Finance, Marketing, Legal, Purchasing, Sourcing, etc.) to each of our Sales Centers. Our extraordinary company culture encompasses a high work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a community presence all within a family-oriented work atmosphere. At POOLCORP, we strive to employ only the very best.
Why POOLCORP?
Because it’s a place where you can make an impact and grow! At POOLCORP you’ll find a wealth of opportunities that support your individual and long-term career goals. Our stable work environment is further enhanced by our generous compensation and benefits package. Publicly traded since 1995, POOLCORP is a global organization with a long history of continuous success - clearly making it an industry leader – in so many ways!
So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!
You want Benefits? You’ve got it! Our generous benefits package includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
401 (k) with generous company match
13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Discounts and much more!
Location: Corporate Support Office - 109 Northpark Blvd., Covington, LA 70433
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Director 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. This role oversees preparation and filing of all SEC-required documents, provides technical accounting expertise, manages complex quarterly processes, and partners with senior leadership and external auditors. The Director also owns the coordination and publication of Pool Corporation’s annual ESG report. As the leader of the department, the Director is responsible for a team that covers several critical external reporting functions, guiding the group through hands-on process coaching and oversight while providing value-added insights to senior leadership.
Responsibilities:
External Financial Reporting
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.
Technical Accounting and Special Projects
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.
Senior Leadership & Board Support
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.
Audit & Controls
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.
Budgeting and Forecasting Support
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.
ESG & Other Reporting
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.
12+ 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.
Preferred experience overseeing ESG or sustainability reporting initiatives.
Preferred experience in the distribution industry.
Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.
All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.
POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required
- 12+ years of accounting/financial reporting experience, including minimum of 3 years in a public company environment or Big 4 public accounting
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced proficiency with financial systems, including IBM Cognos or similar
POOLCORP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about POOLCORP and has not been reviewed or approved by POOLCORP.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness incentives. Feedback suggests these offerings feel strong and add meaningful value to total rewards.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Overtime for hourly supervisors, annual branch performance bonuses, and seasonal sales incentives are highlighted across operations and sales roles. Feedback suggests these mechanisms can materially lift total compensation beyond base pay.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a notable discount is emphasized as part of the package. Feedback suggests this ownership pathway enhances perceived total compensation for eligible employees.
POOLCORP Insights
What We Do
With more than 6,000 employees and over 420 locations worldwide, POOLCORP leads the pack as the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products. With Sales Centers located across North America (US, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (France, UK, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Germany, and Croatia), and Australia, we distribute a broad range of products to roughly 125,000 customers around the world, serving four principal markets: - Remodelers and builders installing new swimming pools and refurbishing existing pools - Independent specialty retail stores selling outdoor living products to consumers - Service companies performing pool and hot tub maintenance and repair - Contractors serving in the irrigation and landscape maintenance markets POOLCORP’s Sales Center networks distribute non-discretionary pool maintenance products such as chemicals and replacement parts and discretionary products such as packaged pool kits, whole goods, irrigation, and landscape products. The product mix also includes a complete line of commercial and residential irrigation products and parts, power equipment for the professional landscape market, specialty products such as outdoor lighting, grills, and outdoor kitchen components, golf irrigation, and water management products. We recognize our responsibility to contribute to the sustainability of our environment. POOLCORP is taking strides towards reducing our carbon footprint, providing product choices that allow our customers to reduce their environmental impact, and implementing health and wellness programs company-wide to improve the lives of our employees. POOLCORP focuses on exceptional value and promoting growth for our customers' businesses, expanding opportunities for our employees, and increasing returns for our shareholders. We strive to locate products at the lowest possible cost while maximizing supply logistics to deliver the best value to our customers
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