Director of Treasury

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") 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. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets 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 company-owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, Rhode Island, Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.

About the Role

This individual serves as a key business partner to the Vice President, Treasury, playing a critical role in protecting the company’s financial resources and supporting strategic initiatives while continuing to enhance Treasury’s operational capabilities. This position is located in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities

• Cash and Liquidity Management
  • Manage global cash positioning, liquidity monitoring, and daily cash operations
  • Manage bank account management, payments, and liquidity structures across regions
  • Ensure efficient use of cash, including intercompany funding and investment execution
  • Optimize interest income on cash balances within investment policy
  • Maintain and continuously improve short and long-term cash forecasts, including free cash flow
  • Serve as system owner / SME for treasury workstation (Kyriba)
  • Design, implement, and maintain controls to prevent, detect, and respond to payment fraud
  • Influence working capital improvement across the organization
• Financial Risk Management
  • Execute hedging programs for FX, interest rate, and other market risks in line with approved strategies
  • Manage trade execution, settlements, documentation, and counterparty coordination
  • Maintain hedge documentation and support accounting and compliance requirements
  • Monitor exposures and provide reporting on risk positions and hedge effectiveness
• Debt and Capital Structure Management
  • Lead debt compliance and reporting (covenants, borrowing base, availability, etc.)
  • Manage debt-related activities such as borrowings, repayments, and interest payments and accruals
  • Maintain debt models, schedules, and related reporting
  • Support capital structure planning, financing activities, and other corporate finance initiatives as needed
• Reporting, Forecasting, and Analysis
  • Lead treasury forecasting (cash, debt, interest, FX) and related variance analysis
  • Drive forecast accuracy through variance analysis and engagement with business partners
  • Prepare executive-level reporting on liquidity, debt, and financial risk
  • Deliver clear, concise insights to senior leadership, including the CFO and executive team
  • Maintain and enhance treasury KPIs and reporting dashboards
  • Prepare treasury deliverables for month-end close and SEC reporting
• Systems, Controls, and Process Discipline
  • Own and optimize Kyriba and other treasury systems to improve automation and visibility
  • Design, document, and maintain treasury policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure consistency, scalability, and compliance
  • Ensure strong internal controls, policy compliance, and audit readiness (SOX, bank controls, etc.)
  • Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date treasury records and documentation (bank accounts, debt, hedging, and related records)
  • Lead process improvements and project management for treasury initiatives
  • Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and business leaders on treasury-related matters
• Team Leadership
  • Manage three employees (two in Charlotte, one in Barcelona)
  • Prioritize, delegate, and ensure timely, complete, and accurate execution of all treasury deliverables
  • Coach, develop, and lead treasury team members while fostering a high-performance, collaborative environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education and Certifications
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution is required; an MBA is a plus.
  • A Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a plus.
• Experience
  • 8+ years of progressive treasury or corporate finance experience
  • Strong technical expertise across cash management, liquidity, debt, and financial risk
  • Hands-on experience with treasury management systems (Kyriba strongly preferred)
  • Advanced Excel skills with experience in forecasting, modeling, and variance analysis
  • Proven project management capability across teams and processes
  • Experience managing or mentoring team members in a global environment
  • Spanish language proficiency preferred
• Key Competencies
  • Execution-focused: Delivers accurate, timely results across recurring and complex activities with strong ownership; understands business objectives and translates them into effective execution
  • Analytical: Strong forecasting, modeling, and variance analysis capabilities
  • Operational discipline: Detail-oriented with strong control mindset
  • Communication: Communicates complex treasury topics clearly and concisely (verbally, in writing, and in presentations) to all levels of the organization
  • Collaboration: Works effectively across FP&A, Accounting, Tax, and business teams
  • Curiosity and adaptability: Proactively seeks to understand drivers behind results, challenges assumptions, and adjusts quickly as business conditions evolve
• Other Requirements
  • Provide personal identifying information to banking partners to satisfy Know Your Customer requirements.
  • Work outside standard business hours as needed.
  • Engage in limited (estimated 10% or less) travel domestically and internationally as needed.