Vice President of Internal Audit

Company: Hayward Industries, Inc.
Location: Clemmons
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

Retail Purchase Product Repair Build a Pool Electronic Chlorinator Cell Test Stay up to date on the latest from Hayward Hayward websites have been developed in compliance with standards for Internet Explorer 10 or later. IE9 and older versions are not supported. undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined Vice President of Internal Audit in Clemmons, North Carolina - Careers at Clemmons Skip to Main Content Please Enable Cookies to Continue Please enable cookies in your browser to experience all the personalized features of this site, including the ability to apply for a job. Welcome page Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Vice President of Internal Audit Job Locations US-NC-Clemmons - US-NJ-Berkeley Heights Posted Date 3 days ago (1/15/2021 2:28 PM) Job ID 2021-2807 Overview Hayward Overview: Hayward is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Headquartered in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, we design, manufacture and market a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities in North Carolina, Tennessee, Arizona, Rhode Island, Spain and China. We have distribution facilities in France, Canada and Arizona.

For over 80 years, Hayward has been enhancing pool ownership by manufacturing cutting edge, advanced pool and spa equipment. Hayward listens to our customers' needs and makes sure they are implemented during the design and manufacturing process. The goal is to become the preferred brand of choice with every residential and commercial swimming pool and spa. With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, our products are in higher demand as families are focusing on their backyards for enhanced leisure enjoyment. Position Overview: The development of an internal audit department is critical to the management of our growing, global organization.The Director - Internal Audit is responsible for the overall direction and leadership of the internal audit function and is responsible for planning and conducting operational, financial, and compliance audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and organizational risk.The Director will manage audits including the evaluation of internal controls, performing and documenting audit test work, communicating audit issues to management, writing audit reports, identifying and evaluating emerging areas of organizational risk.This individual will lead an outsourced staff whose scope of activities will be comprehensive including providing value-added analysis on business operations, internal controls and risk management and ensures audit work conforms to the Standards of the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.The Director, reports functionally to the Audit Committee of Hayward's Board of Directors and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer. Responsibilities Responsibilities:

• Manage all internal audit activity to coordinate audit projects, assessments, and regulatory audit requirements to fulfill the purposes and responsibilities approved by senior management and the Audit Committee of the Board.
• Develop and execute a plan to remedy identified Material Weaknesses within the next 18 months.
• Prepare the company for eventual Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Provide risk management and internal control leadership and support regarding effective operating and designed controls, risk mitigation strategies and overall compliance with policies and procedures.
• Manage and review all test work, including the internal control environment and promoting continuous enhancements and improvement of financial and operational controls, processes and system capabilities.
• Responsible for the overall work quality of the internal audit unit, which includes maintaining or updating, as necessary, the unit's quality assurance standards.
• Perform annual risk assessment during audit planning and development of the audit strategy, audit plan and audit scope.
• Establish and maintain key relationships throughout the organization as a means of obtaining information needed to perform functional duties, provide business advisory service and to provide strategic recommendations.
• Professionally communicates both verbally and in writing and prepares formal presentations with executive summaries and recommendations based on audit results to senior management and the Audit Committee of the board.
• Oversee the execution of other tasks or special projects when required by management such as review of system implementations, due diligence reviews, and internal investigations. Qualifications Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or related designation
  • 7-15 years of relevant experience in a professional audit capacity. Relevant experience includes work in a public accounting firm with at least 5 years in a manufacturing and distribution environment.
  • 7 years of staff management experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of audit principles and theory, the Institute of Internal Auditing (IIA) standards, Statutory Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, American Institute of Certified Public Accounting standards, and internal audit department policies
  • Ability to provide continuous performance feedback and encourage growth and development of staff.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the proven ability to present and explain complex information and suggest process improvements to diverse audiences including the Board of Directors.
  • Should be analytical and technical while being able to synthesize information to non-accountants.
  • Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers, senior leadership and all levels of the organization, with a positive and professional image.
  • Innate ability to inspire and motivate others to perform well.
  • Experience with PE owned businesses is a major plus.
  • Significant experience in Sarbanes-Oxley implementation and compliance is essential.
  • Proficient in use of Excel, Word, Google Forms, PowerPoint, and Visio. Options Apply for this job online Apply Email this job to a friend Refer Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration. Application FAQs Software Powered by iCIMS
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