Director SOX Compliance

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. It also markets RNG to heavy‑duty trucking and other hard‑to‑decarbonize industrial sectors. For more information, visit

Director of SOX Compliance – Accounting Department, White Plains, New York. Reports to the Chief Accounting Officer. Seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented leader with 10–15 years of Big‑4 or large corporate SOX expertise to drive the company’s transition to full SEC Rule 404 compliance by FY2026.

• 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 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.

• 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 managing both financial and IT systems controls.
• Expertise in preparing accounting memos and internal policy documentation.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong focus on documentation accuracy.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to engage cross‑functional teams.

Monday – Friday; standard business hours. Hybrid office work required, at least three days per week.

Office environment; operation of standard office equipment. Requires substantial wrist, hand, and finger movements, data preparation, analysis, and extended reading. Ability to remain stationary for extended periods is necessary.

Full‑time

Estimated range: $150,000 – $170,000 plus eligible bonus. Final salary will depend on experience, skills, qualifications, market conditions, and geographic location.

• 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, 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.