Director, Tax

Hanwha Energy USA•Houston, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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