Corporate Assistant Controller

Hitachi Energy; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cloud analytics tools training

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Corporate Assistant Controller to lead FP&A analytical services, monthly closings, and budgeting. The role focuses on automating reports, validating results, and supporting regional forecasts.

Ideal candidates will have extensive SAP FICO, Hyperion (HFM), and Power BI experience, with a strong background in cash-flow analytics and financial planning. Telecommuting is permitted per policy while residing within commuting distance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or foreign-degree in Finance, Business Admin, or related field with 10 years of experience in finance.
• 5 years of experience in SAP FICO, Excel, FP&A, cash-flow analytics and forecasting.
• 4 years of experience in Power BI analytics and Hyperion (HFM) reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee FP&A analytical services based on customer requirements.
• Utilize Hyperion (HFM) knowledge to validate monthly reporting and closing processes.
• Lead annual budget development and monthly regional forecasts.

Skills

SAP FICO

Excel

FP&A

Cash flow forecasting

Power BI

Hyperion HFM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Power BI

Hyperion HFM

SAP FICO

Job description

Corporate Assistant Controller – Hitachi Energy USA Inc., Raleigh, NC

Manage Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) analytical services to the business based on customer requirements.

Oversee automated tool and report design, implementation and maintenance as well as semi-automated and manual analytical services, and one‑off (ad‑hoc) analytical output.

Evaluate monthly actual results and investigate variances to Plan/Prior Year/Prior Estimate.

Utilize Hyperion (HFM) knowledge to validate and support monthly reporting and closing processes.

Oversee consolidation and development of monthly financial forecasts, including summary reporting packages for review with management.

Play critical role in development of the annual budget, including establishment of planning calendar and timelines, targets, key deliverables.

Identify trends and cash flow improvement opportunities; suggest corrective actions for implementation.

Review and reconcile balance sheet and supplemental data with the corporate consolidation system.

Oversee forecasting and analysis of actual results and deviations to forecasts related to cash flow and balance sheet.

Manage development of report formats and analytical models that assist in forecasting of working capital and cash flow.

Manage reduction efforts of accounts receivables overdues and customer disputes.

Lead full deployment and implementation of new cloud-based tools to improve current analytical tools (e.g. TM1, Power BI, SAP Cloud Analytics).

Lead the annual budget and monthly forecast process for the region.

Optimize performance to increase productivity, recommend changes of process standards and procedures, and identify areas for process/report standardization.

Actively work toward the goal of harmonized and standardized processes in alignment with global guidelines.

Ensure processes and controls within own area of responsibility are designed and implemented in line with global and unit requirements.

Maintain proper audit trail and documentation and ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) are prepared and updated.

Coordinate all internal and external audit requests for Hitachi Energy.

Coordinate the scope of work for subordinate employee(s).

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and 10 years of experience working in a finance‑related field.
• Must have 5 years of experience in each of the following: using ERP SAP FICO, using Microsoft Excel, performing financial planning & analysis (FP&A), performing cash‑flow analytics and forecasting.
• Must have 4 years of experience in each of the following: developing PowerBI analytics, reporting with Hyperion (HFM).
• Position reports to Raleigh, NC office. Telecommuting permitted in accordance with company policy, but must live within commuting distance of the stated office.
• Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.