Senior Internal Auditor

Hayward Industries, Inc. is an industry-leading global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad portfolio of pool equipment and associated automation systems. With the pool as the centerpiece of the growing outdoor living space, the pool industry has attractive market characteristics, including significant aftermarket requirements (such as on-going repair, replacement, remodeling and upgrading of equipment for existing pools), innovation-led growth opportunities and a favorable industry structure. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward is a leader in the market with a highly recognized brand, one of the largest installed bases of pool equipment in the world, decades-long relationships with our key channel partners and trade customers and a history of technological innovation. Our engineered products, which include various energy efficient and more environmentally sustainable offerings, enhance the pool owners’ outdoor living lifestyle while also delivering high quality water, pleasant ambiance, and ease of use for the ultimate backyard experience. The company has seven manufacturing facilities worldwide, which are located in North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Rhode Island, Spain (two) and China, and other facilities in the United States, Canada, France, and Australia. This role is a fully onsite position located in South End Charlotte, NC. 

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director Internal Audit, the Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for the execution of the internal audit program per Hayward’s Internal Audit Plan. This position will support the sound application of the risk-based auditing, conduct the annual business risk assessment, participate in the pre-implementation of the new ERP, and support the continuous development and maintenance of a value-adding internal audit function, among others.

· Plan and perform Operational and SOX audits and prepare audit reports in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards, Hayward’s Internal Audit Charter, and Internal Audit department policies and SOPs.

· Identify and recommend strategies to improve SOX and audit efficiency through best practices, improving documentation, automation, standardization, and streamlining of activities.

· Prepare and present audit reports to stakeholders.

· Assist other Auditors as appropriate and necessary to execute assigned projects.

· May be responsible for more complex audits (act as lead on a multi-entity audit

requiring coordination of several other auditors, implement a new audit with no

available history or background, responsible for high visibility/high priority audits, etc.).

· Participate in personnel development training and performance evaluation programs.

· Provide feedback to staff auditors or to the director for inclusion in staff performance or project evaluation.

· Consider multiple approaches and develop solutions to problems.

· Demonstrate project management and time management skills.

· Address difficult and sensitive issues in a timely and effective manner.

· May also have a higher volume of audits.

· Participate in pre-implementation of the new ERP and other projects, including identification and design of relevant business processes and controls to automate.

· Utilize advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business and audit-related software to conduct internal audit work as well as the extraction of relevant business data and its analysis using Power BI.

· Monitor changes in the pool equipment manufacturing industry and be able to understand the impact to own work.

· Stay updated with the latest industry regulations and best practices in internal auditing.

· Other responsibilities as identified.

Decision Making

· On a regular and continuous basis, exercises administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the functional area.

Authority

· In accordance with IA Department policy, is able to make all decisions necessary to carry out assigned projects and related internal audit and work programs to meet the audit objectives. May direct the activities of Internal Audit staff or a function and /or represent the Internal Audit department at meetings.

Communication

· Uses proper oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Exchanges information using tact and persuasion, as appropriate. Effectively shares relevant information with assigned team and fosters dialogue, as necessary.

· Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with ability to determine key issues and develop effective action plans.

Degree of independent action performed on the Job

· Able to work independently and with varying levels of management. Manage multiple projects or single projects in complex environments. Manage competing priorities.

· Execute audit strategy for the sound application of risk-based auditing by defining audit scope and audit programs, and leverages automation and innovative methods in a timely and high-quality manner

Internal and External contacts required as part of the job

· Interact appropriately with all levels of personnel, building good working relationships, and establishing a network of organizational contacts. Knows the formal and informal departmental goals, standards, policies, and procedures, which may include some familiarity of other departments within the Hayward organization.

· Sensitive to the interrelationship of both people and functions throughout the organization. Responsible for own professional development and contributes to the development of others.

· Collaborate with external auditors during financial statement, statutory audits, and regulatory compliance assessments.

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field required.

· Five or more years Accounting or Audit Experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

· Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or master’s in business administration (MBA) , CISA.

· Supervisory experience.

· Experience with Microsoft Office, Audit Board, and/or other automated workpapers.

· Manufacturing and distribution industry experience preferred.

· Prior pool equipment manufacturing industry experience is a plus.

· Knowledge of AI use in audits is a plus.

· Knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards and International Professional Practices Framework.

· Attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work with large data sets.

· Ability to work independently or in a team environment, assume either a lead or team member role, as assignment requires.

· High energy, initiative-taker, possessing a hands-on work ethic.

· Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent priorities.

· Intellectual curiosity, ability to learn quickly, continuous learner, continues professional and technical learning.

· Strong people skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.

· High ethical standards with ability to handle confidential / sensitive issues and information with the highest degree of professional responsibility.

· Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills. Knowledge of other business intelligence tools such as Power BI is a plus.

· Knowledge of the use of data analytics to support risk assessment and audit engagements is a plus.

· Ability to travel as required.