Hounen Solar America Inc. · 2 days ago
Chief Financial Officer
Summerville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expHounen Solar America Inc. is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of high-efficiency photovoltaic solar modules. The Chief Financial Officer will serve as the strategic financial architect and operational leader, driving financial strategy and compliance during a pivotal expansion phase.
EnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the overall financial strategy to support explosive growth, including scaling from current 1 GW+ to 3 GW+ capacity and beyond
Oversee FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and scenario modeling for rapid expansion phases
Manage major capex investments (facility builds, equipment, solar cell integration), ROI analysis, and funding strategies
Optimize cash flow, working capital, inventory, and supply chain financing in a high-growth manufacturing setting
Direct treasury, banking relationships, FX risk management, debt/equity financing, and liquidity planning
Ensure accurate financial reporting, U.S. GAAP compliance, tax strategy, and full capture of IRA incentives (e.g., domestic content bonuses, manufacturing credits)
Partner with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to drive cost reduction, margin improvement, and efficiency gains
Build and lead a scalable finance organization (including Controller, FP&A, Treasury, Tax), with ERP system optimization
Serve as primary liaison with global parent company on financial consolidation, intercompany matters, and reporting
Provide executive-level insights on pricing, product profitability, capacity utilization, risk management, and strategic initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA and/or CPA/CMA strongly preferred
12+ years of progressive finance leadership, with 5+ years in senior roles (CFO, VP Finance, Senior Director etc.)
Demonstrated success scaling manufacturing capacity (e.g., GW-level ramps) and managing capex projects
Strong leadership capability — proven ability to build, inspire, and develop high-performing teams, influence executive peers, drive cultural alignment during rapid growth, and lead through ambiguity and change
Established strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, and capital markets, with a track record of successfully structuring and securing financing for complex, capital-intensive projects (debt, equity, project finance, etc.)
Experience leading strategic projects such as major facility expansions, vertical integration initiatives, incentive monetization strategies, ERP implementations, or growth-stage financing rounds
Expertise in cost accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, and lean manufacturing finance
Exceptional analytical, strategic, and communication skills with board/executive presentation experience
Preferred
Strong knowledge of U.S. renewable energy incentives (IRA, Section 45X, etc.)
Company
Hounen Solar America Inc.
Hounen Solar America Inc., established in 2022, boasts a state-of-the-art 200,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Orangeburg, SC.
201-500 employees
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