Corporate Controller

Hitachi Mobility Multimodal Solutions; Baldwin (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Mobility Multimodal Solutions in Woodbury, NY is seeking a Senior Controller to oversee all financial activities, monthly close, budgeting, and cash flow management. This hybrid role requires in-office presence three days per week at our Woodbury office and collaboration with banks, auditors, and leadership.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting, 10+ years in accounting leadership, 4+ years in public accounting, CPA, and GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• 10+ years leadership experience in accounting.
• 4+ years experience in public accounting.
• CPA certification and working knowledge of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly financials and budgeting processes.
• Coordinate audits and bank relationships; act as strategic partner.
• Develop and manage departmental labor and overhead rates.
• Ensure compliance with FAR and tax reporting.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

CPA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA certification

Job description

Company Description

Hitachi Mobility Multimodal Solutions delivers intelligent transportation systems that support leading multimodal transit networks around the world. The organization focuses on integrating technologies that improve reliability, efficiency, and safety across various modes of public transportation. By partnering with transit agencies, Hitachi Mobility Multimodal Solutions helps optimize operations, enhance rider experiences, and support sustainable mobility. Team members work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and long-term customer relationships.

This is a Hybrid role requiring in-office presence 3 days per week in our Woodbury, NY 11797 offices.

Role Description

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial activities of the business including the review of the monthly financials, reporting on trends to management, preparing and reviewing budget to actual performances and working on cash flow issues. Additionally, the Controller is responsible for working with the banks to ensure that lines of credit are in alignment with the company requirements. The Controller is also responsible for calculating all departmental labor and overhead rates.

The Controller performs duties in an independent manner with little to no supervision, exceeds heightened discretion given the sensitive nature of the Controllers duties, and looks for assistance on non-routine events and issues. The Controller has the authority to make staff selection and development decisions for the department.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participates in the selection of the outside auditing firm and maintains ongoing relationships
• Participates in the selection of the bank relationships and provides bank with required reports
• Participates in the development of the corporation’s plans and programs as a strategic partner
• Evaluates and advises on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new strategies/services/product and regulatory actions
• Prepares all major audit schedules for the year-end audit
• Reviews and recommends adjustments to monthly financials
• Prepares annual budgets by department and company budget
• Preparation of the yearly financial statements including footnotes as one of the primary responsibilities
• Preparation of monthly financial reporting package to include balance sheet, income statement, variance to budget report, cashflow forecast, breakeven analysis and backlog
• Ensures all single source bids are in compliance with FAR (Federal Acquisition Rules)
• Prepares and maintains FAR accounting documentation and manuals and ensure all applicable staff are trained
• Participates in negotiations with various municipal authorities on FAR pricing and prepare answers to all FAR related questions
• Prepares all departmental labor and overhead rates for use in pricing proposals and for internal financial reporting
• Prepares and maintains software capitalization schedules for all research and development projects
• Leads the implementation of various modules in Axapta record keeping system
• Establishes and maintains systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data and enhance the Organization’s value
• Prepares all Canadian business and tax forms including HST, QST and PST
• Handles Canadian immigration papers and customs documentations
• Advises management about insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities. Direct determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets
• Reviews Organizations benefits offering and advises management on recommendations for changes
• Handles RSP accounting documentation preparation and schedules
• Obtains proactive knowledge of tax and financial practices of countries the Organization has an interest is doing business with
• Prepares updates summary sheet for pricing breaking out fixed and variable overhead costs and their impact on meeting profitability goals
• Prepare tax information required for Corporate tax returns
• Recruiting, training, supervising and evaluating department staff
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting required
• 10+ years experience in a leadership role in accounting
• 4+ years experience in public accounting
• CPA certification and working knowledge of GAAP

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Advanced degree or certification
• Experience raising funds, understanding Capital markets and working with on Ex US finances
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence and negotiation
• Strong ability to be detail oriented and work with a goal of precision
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a complete manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and ability to learn new software programs such as D365