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Director, Tax

Houston, TX

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 Director of Tax serves as the organization’s chief tax leader, responsible for overseeing all aspects of tax compliance, tax accounting, strategic planning, and cross‑functional advisory support. This role ensures the company meets its global tax obligations while optimizing tax efficiency, supporting business growth, and maintaining a strong control environment.

 

The Director of Tax 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.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Tax Compliance (Income, Sales & Use, Property Tax)

  • Oversee timely and accurate preparation and filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns for both corporate and partnership entities
  • Oversee withholding tax compliance, manage preparation and filing of Forms 1042 and 1042-S, and ensure compliance with applicable Chapter 3 and FATCA requirements, including documentation (e.g., Forms W-8/W-9) and withholding determinations
  • Manage sales and use tax compliance, including registrations, filings, exemption certificate processes, and audit support
  • Manage property tax compliance, including renditions, assessments, appeals, and coordination with external advisors
  • Ensure compliance with evolving tax laws and regulations across all jurisdictions, and maintain standardized processes, controls, and documentation to support compliance and audit readiness

 

Tax Provision & Reporting

  • Lead the preparation and review of income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, ensure accurate accounting for current and deferred taxes, including valuation allowances and uncertain tax positions
  • Coordinate with accounting team to support financial close and reporting requirements
  • Review tax disclosures and footnotes for financial statements, and support external auditors by providing documentation and responding to inquiries related to tax provision
  • Oversee intercompany tax sharing and allocation methodologies, ensuring appropriate allocation of tax expense, benefits, and cash taxes across legal entities

 

Tax Strategy & Planning

  • Provide technical analysis, and develop and implement tax-efficient structures and strategies for M&A, project finance, and partnership
  • Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess potential impacts to the organization
  • Identify and maximize opportunities related to tax credits, incentives, and other tax attributes
  • Proactively identify tax risks and develop mitigation strategies

 

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

  • Partner with accounting, treasury, legal, project finance and project development/operations teams to support business initiatives
  • Provide guidance on tax implications of contracts, transactions, and operational decisions
  • Communicate tax matters effectively to senior leadership and non-tax stakeholders on tax implications of business decisions, financing arrangements, project acquisitions, and divestitures.
  • Supervise and review work of internal staff and external service providers to maintain high-quality deliverables
  • Drive process improvements, automation, and scalability within the tax function

 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related field;
  • 10+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting and/or industry
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local tax regulations, including corporate and partnership taxation
  • Strong knowledge of ASC 740 tax provision and financial reporting
  • Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
  • Able to cope with pressure, multi-tasking and comfortable working in a fast-moving and dynamic environment
  • Licensed CPA is a plus
  • Experience with Tax Equity, flip partnership and ITC/PTC structuring, is a plus
  • Experience with Mexico tax compliance (VAT and CIT), is a plus
  • Bilingual (English and Korean), a plus

 

COMPENSATION: $200,000 - $240,000 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 USA 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.

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