Global Real Estate Controller (12-Month, Flexible)

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Baden; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking an experienced Real Estate Controller for a 12-month assignment to drive financial excellence across our global real estate portfolio.

You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and governance, partnering with multiple functions and regions. The candidate should have a strong background in real estate finance, IFRS/GAAP, and ERP systems such as SAP, with excellent analytical and stakeholder-management skills to support strategic investments and digitalization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field; Master or professional certification is an advantage
• Minimum 8 years of experience in financial controlling, real estate finance or real estate accounting in international environments
• Strong knowledge of real estate accounting principles including IFRS 16 and/or ASC 842
• Experience in financial modeling, investment analysis, valuation methodologies, and business case development

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and performance analysis for Hitachi's global real estate portfolio, including investment and corporate properties
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow analyses, and financial plans to support business objectives
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks related to real estate activities
• Conduct financial due diligence and provide commercial assessments for acquisitions, disposals, leasing transactions, and strategic investments
• Monitor portfolio performance against financial targets, KPIs, and market benchmarks, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), tax regulations, and real estate-related legal requirements
• Partner with internal functions such as Legal, Tax, Treasury, and Facilities Management, as well as external auditors, appraisers, and property managers
• Deliver strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership while driving process optimization and digitalization initiatives

Skills

Financial analysis

Real estate accounting

IFRS 16 / ASC 842 lease accounting

ERP systems (SAP)

Excel (advanced)

Stakeholder management

Communication

Regulatory/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Master's degree or professional certification (CPA/ACCA/CMA)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking an experienced Real Estate Controller for a 12-month assignment to drive financial excellence across our global real estate portfolio.

You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and governance, partnering with multiple functions and regions. The candidate should have a strong background in real estate finance, IFRS/GAAP, and ERP systems such as SAP, with excellent analytical and stakeholder-management skills to support strategic investments and digitalization