Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is one of the leading manufacturers 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, Georgia, 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, GlobalInformation 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, InternalandExternal auditors. The analyst administers Varonis to classify,monitor, and protectcritical and sensitivedata, ensuringevidencequality, least‑privilege access, and reducedoperationalrisk.
Key Responsibilities
SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
Support the design, documentation, and operation of IT General Controls (ITGCs).
Execute andevidenceSOX controls related to logical accessanddata integrity.
Perform control testing, track deficiencies, and manage remediation.
Serve asliaisonwith 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 protectcritical and sensitivedata.
Monitor access and detect excessive privilegesand 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.
Supportenhancement of theSailpointenvironment 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.