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Leslies PoolMart Director of Tax in PHOENIX, Arizona
Description
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 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:
As the Director of Tax, you will play a key role in providing strategic leadership and direction, fostering a collaborative culture, and driving operational excellence across the organization. This pivotal role involves shaping and executing the company's strategic initiatives to drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence. As a Director of Tax, you will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating all tax-related accounting procedures to ensure compliance and accuracy. This role includes directing strategies to optimize the use of credits, incentives and other tax-related accounting items. You will interview, train, and supervise the tax team, and manage the preparation, submission, and disclosure of quarterly and annual regulatory and tax reports. 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:
Ensure compliance with all company tax activity (US federal and US state), including accounting for income taxes, technical research, process improvement, and risk and controls.
Develop and lead tax strategy, assess the tax impact of strategic initiatives, and drive tax decision-making to improve shareholder value.
Provide active support to leadership in strategic decision-making, due diligence, mergers/acquisitions, and restructuring to ensure consideration of associated tax implications.
Ensure compliance with US tax laws and regulations, US GAAP, SOX, and other domestic requirements.
Identify tax risks and offer viable solutions to mitigate risk and exposure.
Manage indirect tax compliance and associated risks.
Monitor legislative and statutory tax changes, assess potential impacts, and adjust programs accordingly.
Oversee transfer pricing policies and related documentation.
Ensure appropriate internal controls for income tax accounting.
Respond to tax audits and inquiries from federal, state, and local authorities.
Manage the tax team, including external tax consultants and advisors.
Build, maintain, and leverage close working relationships with internal partners, including executive management, financial reporting, accounting, treasury, legal, HR, and business operations.
Develop and implement long-term strategies to advance company objectives and drive growth.
Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effective resource management, while monitoring performance metrics and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead, build, and mentor a high-performing team based on collaboration, innovation, and performance, fostering a culture aligned with Leslie’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Facilitate communication and collaboration within the department and with other departments.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of professional experience in tax accounting, ideally at a public company.
3+ years of experience in a senior/lead tax role with a proven track record of managing a tax function or team.
Active CPA license.
Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting.
Deep technical expertise with a demonstrated ability to resolve complex tax issues.
Experience in successfully managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Ability to quickly understand and integrate business objectives with tax strategies, and to communicate tax requirements effectively to executive leadership.
Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the capability to drive organizational change and innovation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
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 insurance
Voluntary supplemental life insurance
Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match
Paid sick and bereavement leave
10 paid holidays, including a floating personal day
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Free onsite health clinic
Hybrid work schedule
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.