Director SOX Compliance
White Plains, NY
Full Time
Experienced
About OPAL Fuels
OPAL Fuels (Nasdaq: OPAL) is a leader in the capture and conversion of biogas into low carbon intensity RNG and renewable electricity. OPAL Fuels is also a leader in the marketing and distribution of RNG to heavy duty trucking and other hard to de-carbonize industrial sectors. For additional information, and to learn more about OPAL Fuels and how it is leading the effort to capture North America’s naturally occurring methane and decarbonize the economy, please visit www.opalfuels.com.
Position Summary
We are hiring for a Director SOX Compliance with at least 10 years of experience to work in our Accounting department. This position reports to Chief Accounting Officer and is located in our White Plains, New York headquarters.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Director of SOX Compliance to lead our internal controls program as we prepare for full SEC Rule 404 compliance by FY2026. This role is critical to managing the company’s SOX compliance framework, ensuring robust control design, documentation, and execution across financial and IT systems. The ideal candidate will bring 10–15 years of Big 4 and large corporate experience with deep expertise in SOX 404, U.S. GAAP, and IT general controls.
This role will play a pivotal part in our internal control transformation as we prepare for increased audit scrutiny. The Director, SOX Compliance will bring in-house leadership to an area currently managed externally and ensure we are well-positioned for future regulatory requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications and Skills
Monday – Friday; standard business hours. This role is expected to work in the office hybrid, at least 3 days per week.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Position requires substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers as necessary. Employee is required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period.
Job Type
Full-time
Pay
The range for this role is anticipated to be $150,000-$170,000 with bonus for eligible positions. Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
Benefits
OPAL Fuels LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
OPAL Fuels does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies without a current signed agreement and written confirmation specifying the roles for which submissions are authorized. Any resumes submitted without an agreement and authorization will be considered the property of OPAL Fuels.
OPAL Fuels (Nasdaq: OPAL) is a leader in the capture and conversion of biogas into low carbon intensity RNG and renewable electricity. OPAL Fuels is also a leader in the marketing and distribution of RNG to heavy duty trucking and other hard to de-carbonize industrial sectors. For additional information, and to learn more about OPAL Fuels and how it is leading the effort to capture North America’s naturally occurring methane and decarbonize the economy, please visit www.opalfuels.com.
Position Summary
We are hiring for a Director SOX Compliance with at least 10 years of experience to work in our Accounting department. This position reports to Chief Accounting Officer and is located in our White Plains, New York headquarters.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Director of SOX Compliance to lead our internal controls program as we prepare for full SEC Rule 404 compliance by FY2026. This role is critical to managing the company’s SOX compliance framework, ensuring robust control design, documentation, and execution across financial and IT systems. The ideal candidate will bring 10–15 years of Big 4 and large corporate experience with deep expertise in SOX 404, U.S. GAAP, and IT general controls.
This role will play a pivotal part in our internal control transformation as we prepare for increased audit scrutiny. The Director, SOX Compliance will bring in-house leadership to an area currently managed externally and ensure we are well-positioned for future regulatory requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage the company's SOX 404 compliance program, including documentation and testing strategies.
- Lead the transition to a full-scale integrated audit environment by FY2026, aligning with SEC requirements.
- Serve as the internal expert on control design, financial reporting, and IT systems controls.
- Collaborate with external consultants and auditors, including Protiviti, to assess and enhance the current control framework.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive SOX documentation including narratives, process flows, deficiency tracking, and annual testing plans.
- Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure proper documentation through policy papers and internal memos.
- Support the evolution of segregation of duties (SOD) and access controls within ERP and IT environments.
- Coordinate with Legal, IT, Finance, and Operations to drive cross-functional alignment and process improvement.
- Oversee outsourced SOX testing while ensuring consistency and quality in execution.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's degree, CPA required; CIA preferred
- 10–15 years of SOX management experience in Big 4 and Fortune 500 companies
- Strong understanding of SOX 404, U.S. GAAP, and internal audit principles
- Proven experience in managing both financial and IT systems controls
- Demonstrated expertise in preparing accounting memos and internal policy documentation
- Exceptional attention to detail and a strong focus on documentation accuracy
- Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to engage cross-functional teams
Monday – Friday; standard business hours. This role is expected to work in the office hybrid, at least 3 days per week.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Position requires substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers as necessary. Employee is required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period.
Job Type
Full-time
Pay
The range for this role is anticipated to be $150,000-$170,000 with bonus for eligible positions. Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- 401(k) plus Matching Contributions
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral Bonus
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Ten Paid Holidays
OPAL Fuels LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
OPAL Fuels does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies without a current signed agreement and written confirmation specifying the roles for which submissions are authorized. Any resumes submitted without an agreement and authorization will be considered the property of OPAL Fuels.
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