Accounting Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Hanwha Energy USA, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is part of the Hanwha Group—a FORTUNE Global 300 company and one of South Korea’s most respected business enterprises. With over a decade of experience delivering high-quality, utility-scale energy projects across North America, Hanwha Energy USA has evolved into a comprehensive energy solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans utility-scale renewables, natural gas generation, retail electricity, and strategic partnerships that power America’s growing data center industry.

Our expertise covers the entire energy value chain—from project development and engineering to construction, operations, and maintenance. By integrating advanced technologies, proven processes, and strong partnerships, we deliver reliable, customized solutions that meet the dynamic needs of local energy markets.

Hanwha Energy USA is actively advancing strategic initiatives in natural gas generation and data center development, including hyperscaler solutions on both sides of the meter. We are proud to serve as the parent company of:

• Hanwha Renewables – specializing in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• Chariot Energy – providing retail electricity services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in deregulated markets

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Accounting Manager will manage in general accounting matters at corporate finance department and is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting, which includes developing and maintaining accounting practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This position is required to meet tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities, including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities. This position reports to the accounting team leader, or another senior management personnel that the CFO of the Company may designate. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management.  All duties will be assigned in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.

This position is located in Houston, Texas, and the ideal candidate will be within commutable distance to the Houston office location. Must be present in the office Monday through Friday. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee end-to-end accounting activities supporting financial statement preparation and the annual audit.
• Research and apply accounting guidance for significant, complex, and non-recurring transactions.
• Develop and deliver recurring management reports and ad hoc analyses for executive leadership.
• Partner cross-functionally to translate financial results into business implications for decision-making.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including support for interim reviews and year-end audits.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including variance explanations and non-routine reporting needs.
• Coordinate with non-U.S. parent company, subsidiaries, and affiliated entities on reporting and accounting matters.
• Design and implement process improvements to strengthen controls and improve efficiency.
• Review key agreements in collaboration with stakeholders to assess accounting and financial implications.
• Manage AP invoice workflow, including invoice processing and issue resolution.
• Train and coach new and existing staff, as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, highly preferred;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related field;
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in accounting or a related field;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present and explain complex information clearly and with the ability to question and validate information with professional skepticism;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate proactively with internal teams and external parties (e.g., vendors/customers) to resolve issues quickly; comfortable initiating phone calls and maintaining timely follow-ups.
• Flexible to meet business needs during peak periods (month-end close and audit), including overtime (late evenings) and occasional weekend work as required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively;
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to following processes meticulously;
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving and dynamic environment;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook;
• Hands-on experience in professional accounting experience (including AR/AP invoice process, bookkeeping, and payment process), preferred;
• Experience in ERP (SAP S/4 HANA Cloud), preferred;
• Previous experience working in a multinational company, preferred;
• Bilingual in Korean and English, preferred.

COMPENSATION: $125,000 - $145,000 salary

Attention external recruitment firms, we will not accept any unsolicited resumes at this time. Please do not contact any internal member of our company to discuss the position or to solicit candidates.

Hanwha Energy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.