Compliance Jobs 2026 (Now Hiring) – Smart Auto Apply

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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.