Associate Director of Finance

Title:Associate Director of Finance
Department: Finance
Location:Houston, TX
Supervisor: Head of Finance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status:Permanent, Full-time

Work Status:In-Office

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Development, Module, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, accounting operations, and treasury functions within the Corporate Finance team. This role includes managing financial closing, reporting, cash flow planning, and liquidity management to ensure accurate and timely financial results and effective working capital utilization.

In addition, the position supports budgeting and forecasting activities, provides financial analysis to support business decision-making, and serves as a key point of contact for headquarters by coordinating financial communications and delivering requested reports and analyses. The role also works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between financial performance and business operations.

This position reports to the Head of Finance, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is In-Office located in Houston, TX and requires on-site attendance five days per week. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 5:30pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 20%.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Lead and ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, and support quarterly reviews and year-end audits
• Ensure the accurate and timely reporting of financial information to management and headquarters
• Manage and perform cash flow planning, liquidity management, and working capital optimization, including monitoring cash positioning and payment cycles
• Coordinate and manage banking relationships, financing arrangements, and credit facilities, and review payment transactions and treasury operations for accuracy and control
• Lead and support budgeting and forecasting activities in coordination with FP&A and relevant stakeholders
• Analyze and interpret financial data to provide insights for executive decision-making
• Review and support key accounting activities, including vendor invoices, employee expenses, and payroll-related transactions
• Communicate and coordinate with headquarters on financial matters, including preparing and providing requested financial data, reports, and ad hoc analyses
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and coordinate with subsidiaries and affiliated entities on financial matters
• Monitor and improve departmental processes, controls, and resource utilization, and implement process and system enhancements as needed
• Provide guidance and training to team members and support team development
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management and maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policy

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, or another related field preferred
• CPA preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience
• Speaking and writing capability in both English and Korean is required
• Experience in the construction industry or renewable energy projects a plus
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS accounting policies and practices
• Experience working in a global company and interfacing with non U.S. based parent company
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to develop process and procedures with little
• direction in a fast-paced and changing environment

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 20% as needed

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
• Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us to request accommodations at

hr-usa@qcells.com