Hayward Holdings, Inc. · 2 days ago
Senior Internal Auditor
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHayward Industries, Inc. is an industry-leading global designer and manufacturer of pool equipment. The Senior Internal Auditor will execute the internal audit program, support risk-based auditing, and participate in ERP implementation while ensuring compliance with internal audit standards.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field required
Five or more years Accounting or Audit Experience required
Preferred
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
Company
Hayward Holdings, Inc.
For nearly a century, Hayward Holdings, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eifion Jones
Chief Financial Officer
Tony Colucci
SVP, CFO
Recent News
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2025-07-11
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