Senior Manager Compliance

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 Senior Manager of Compliance will oversee and coordinate the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Company’s Korean Sarbanes-Oxley Act (K-SOX) based internal control framework, enterprise compliance program, and operational risk management processes, working in collaboration with external service providers and managing their engagement to ensure effective delivery. This role partners closely with Treasury, Accounting, Legal, Project Finance, and Operations teams to strengthen internal controls, enhance process efficiency, and ensure regulatory and headquarters compliance requirements are met.

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

K-SOX & Internal Control Governance

Lead annual K-SOX scoping, risk assessment, and control design

Develop and maintain Risk Control Matrix (RCM), narratives, and process flowcharts

Evaluate entity-level and process-level controls

Coordinate control testing and remediation plans

Serve as primary liaison with HQ internal audit and external auditors

Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency

Redesign workflows to improve accuracy, transparency, and automation

Implement system-based controls within ERP (SAP) and banking platforms

Standardize policies across subsidiaries and project entities

Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives

Compliance Program Management

Develop and maintain company-wide compliance policies and procedures

Monitor regulatory and corporate governance requirements

Perform periodic risk assessments and compliance reviews

Support ethics and whistleblower processes as applicable

Training & Change Management

Design and deliver company-wide compliance training programs

Prepare training materials and manuals

Promote strong control culture and accountability across the organization

Audit & Reporting

Support internal and external audit requests

Track remediation status and report to management

Prepare periodic compliance dashboards and KPIs

Q UALIFICATIONS

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

5–8+ years of experience in Internal Controls, SOX/K-SOX, Compliance, or Internal Audit

Experience designing and testing controls

Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Strong documentation and cross-functional communication skills

Bilingual English/Korean preferred

Preferred

Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or project finance industries

Experience working with Korean headquarters or multinational reporting structures

Process automation or digital transformation experience

Core Competencies

Risk-based thinking

Process optimization mindset

Strong ownership and accountability

Detail-oriented with strategic perspective

Effective stakeholder communication

Hands-on execution capability

COMPENSATION: $120,000 - $150,000 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.