Real Estate Controller 80 - 100% (f/m/d) - 12-month contract

Hitachi; Baden; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd in Baden, Switzerland, seeks an accomplished financial controller to oversee the real estate portfolio including investments and leases. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analyses, and ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance while partnering with Legal, Tax, Treasury and Operations to drive value.

The role requires 8+ years in real estate finance, a degree in accounting/finance, and proficiency with SAP and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business; Master’s or professional certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in financial controlling, real estate finance, or real estate accounting in an international environment.
• Strong knowledge of real estate accounting principles, including IFRS 16 and ASC 842.
• Experience in financial modeling, investment analysis, valuation methodologies, and business case development.
• Solid understanding of tax implications and regulatory requirements for real estate transactions.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP and advanced Excel; BI tools experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to explain complex financial matters to non-financial audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and performance analysis for Hitachi Energy's real estate portfolio.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow analyses, and financial plans.
• Develop, implement, and improve internal controls, policies and governance for real estate activities.
• Conduct financial due diligence and provide commercial assessments for acquisitions and leasing transactions.
• Monitor portfolio performance against KPIs and market benchmarks; identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure IFRS/GAAP, tax and real estate regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Legal, Tax, Treasury and Facilities Management and external auditors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

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

Tools

SAP

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Location: Baden, Aargau, Switzerland

Job ID: R0144999

Date Posted: 2026-09-25

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

The opportunity

How you'll make an impact

• 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

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree or professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) is an advantage
• Minimum 8 years of experience in financial controlling, real estate finance, or real estate accounting within an international environment
• Strong knowledge of real estate accounting principles, including lease accounting under IFRS 16 and/or ASC 842
• Experience in financial modeling, investment analysis, valuation methodologies, and business case development
• Solid understanding of tax implications and regulatory requirements relating to real estate transactions and operations
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP and advanced Excel skills; experience with reporting and BI tools is a plus
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-financial audiences
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the na