Chief Financial Officer

Location: Summerville, South Carolina/Charleston, South Carolina

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Employment Type: Full-time, Executive

Hounen Solar America Inc. is a leading U.S.

-based manufacturer of high-efficiency photovoltaic solar modules, operating a state-of-the-art facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina, with current annual production capacity exceeding 1 GW (fully operational since 2024). As a key contributor to America's domestic solar industry and the clean energy transition, we deliver reliable, high-performance modules for residential, commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility-scale applications, leveraging Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incentives to enhance supply chain resilience and domestic manufacturing.

Hounen is in an exciting high-growth phase, aggressively scaling operations in South Carolina and will triple its capacity and revenue in two years. This rapid, multi-GW ramp-up represents a capital-intensive, high-impact opportunity in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the U.S. economy.

The Chief Financial Officer will serve as the strategic financial architect and operational leader for this dynamic scale-up. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will drive financial strategy, capital deployment, cost optimization, and compliance during this pivotal expansion from 1 GW+ to multi-GW capacity. This hands‑on executive role requires proven expertise in manufacturing finance, large‑scale capex projects, working capital management in volatile supply chains, and navigating U.S. renewable energy incentives in a multinational environment.

• 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.

• 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
• Strong knowledge of U.S. renewable energy incentives (IRA, Section 45X, etc.) is preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic, and communication skills with board/executive presentation experience