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 our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst - SOX & Data Security Focus
Location: Clemmons, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Information Security / Risk & Compliance
Reports To: Director, Global Information Security
Job Summary
The GRC Analyst - SOX & Data Security Focus plays a critical role in ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and protecting sensitive financial and regulated data. This role supports Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, audit readiness, and risk management by partnering with Finance, IT, Internal and External auditors. The analyst administers Varonis to classify, monitor, and protect critical and sensitive data, ensuring evidence quality, least‑privilege access, and reduced operational risk.
Key Responsibilities
SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
Support the design, documentation, and operation of IT General Controls (ITGCs).
Execute and evidence SOX controls related to logical access and data integrity.
Perform control testing, track deficiencies, and manage remediation.
Serve as liaison with Internal Audit and external auditors.
Other duties as assigned in support of the GRC function.
Data Security, Classification & Varonis Administration
Administer Varonis to classify and protect critical and sensitive data.
Monitor access and detect excessive privileges and control violations.
Produce audit-ready evidence and reports from Varonis.
Identity & Access Management (SOX-Aligned)
Perform SOX user access reviews for financial systems.
Validate provisioning, modification, and termination controls.
Support enhancement of the Sailpoint environment to enable access management.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field.
3-6 years of SOX-focused GRC or audit experience.
Hands-on experience managing Varonis in SOX environments.
Strong understanding of ITGCs, ICFR, and audit evidence standards.
Careers at Hayward
Hayward Pool Products is dedicated to the development and progression of what it considers to be its greatest and most valuable resource - its employees. By providing self-development opportunities such as tuition assistance, professional education funding, and external and internal training, employees can improve their career potential with the company and develop job related skills needed to increase their responsibility within the organization.
In addition to these self-development programs, Hayward offers employees various career advancement opportunities through a National Job Posting program, which allows employees to pursue personal, professional, and organizational goals, leading to greater career satisfaction and morale. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and bonus plan.
Apply
We invite motivated professionals to share our vision of new growth and product innovation. For consideration, please send your resume with salary requirements and the appropriate reference code by e-mail to: ELIZ620HR@haywardnet.com; fax 908-351-5723; or mail to Attn: Human Resources Dept., Hayward Pool Products, Inc., 620 DivisionStreet Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207. E.O.E. M/F/D/V
Visit www.haywardnet.com for more information about Hayward Pool Products.