Operations Controller

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.This role is based in Clemmons, NC. 

As a member of the Clemmons site leadership team, acts as financial business partner to Plant Operations Team.  Has overall financial controllership and analysis responsibility for the Clemmons plant which generates over $500M in sales for the overall business. Focused on financial controls, planning, financial reporting and cost optimization. This role is highly visible throughout the company as Clemmons is the flagship site and corporate headquarters is in nearby Charlotte. In addition to plant operations in Clemmons, this role is also business partner for the central distribution center in Mocksville NC. 

• Preparation and completion of the annual budget and quarterly forecast for the Clemmons manufacturing facility and distribution warehouse with spending and absorption targets.
• Establish annual work center rates to facilitate LOH costs.
• Month end closing process – production, inventory, payroll, expense accruals etc.  
• Analysis of monthly manufacturing variances (spending, efficiency, absorption, scrap, material usage and purchase price) for the Clemmons, NC facility 
• Prepares reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations. 
• Capture and monitor KPI’s for manufacturing and operations within the Clemmons facility.
• Informs U.S. Operations Controller on all matters concerning the location's performance and provides advice on all financial matters.
• Assist plant manager in operational projects when required

Skills and Abilities:

• Computer Skills
• Microsoft Office, Google, AS/400, Sequel, One Stream, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 software knowledge helpful.
• Other Requirements
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and effectively present information and respond to questions from executives, groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw insights / conclusions.

Experience:

• 8-10 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Lean Manufacturing background preferred.
• Proven People leadership experience 
• Experience in environments of continuous flow production and manufacturing from raw materials is a plus

Education:

B. S. in Accounting or Finance