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 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.

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

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

Education and Certifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution is required
• 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