Corporate Assistant Controller

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Raleigh, NC seeks a Corporate Assistant Controller to lead FP&A analytics, reporting design, and monthly close processes. The role focuses on forecasting, budgeting, and optimizing working capital with cloud analytics tools and ERP systems.

You will develop monthly forecasts, coordinate audits, and drive process standardization aligned with global guidelines. Telecommuting is limited by policy; candidates must reside within commuting distance of Raleigh office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in finance-related roles.
• 5 years in SAP FICO, Excel, FP&A and cash flow analytics.
• 4 years in PowerBI analytics and Hyperion (HFM).

Responsibilities

• Manage FP&A analytical services based on customer requirements.
• Oversee automated and semi-automated reporting design, implementation and maintenance.
• Validate monthly results, consolidate forecasts, and support annual budgeting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration

Tools

SAP FICO

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Hyperion (HFM)

Job description

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID: R0137446 Date Posted: 2026-07-13

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Summary

Openings available for Corporate Assistant Controller at Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Raleigh, North Carolina: 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 BS 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 towards 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 stated office. Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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