Project Controller

Hitachi, Ltd.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Financial Controller who partners with project managers to ensure effective budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance for complex projects. You will own project financial reporting, analysis, invoicing, and cash flow while ensuring SOX and internal controls compliance.

You will collaborate across departments to drive cost savings and process improvements, leveraging ERP tools and data-driven insights to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in a multinational environment preferred.
• Experience in engineering/manufacturing industries is a plus.
• CPA/CMA/CPIM or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Monitor expenditures, variances, and corrective actions.
• Prepare and analyze financial performance reports, including earned value analysis.
• Manage invoicing, revenue recognition, and cash flow for projects.
• Support project managers with data-driven financial insights.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
• Track KPIs and drive financial performance improvements.
• Assist with ERP utilization and enhancements.

Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Data-driven insights

SAP Project Module

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree

CPA/CMA/CPIM or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP Project Module

Job description

Job Description

Join Hitachi Energy as a Project Financial Controller and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial success of our projects. In this dynamic position, you’ll partner with project managers and stakeholders to ensure projects run efficiently and profitably. From financial planning to performance analysis, your expertise will drive decisions that make a real impact.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving complex challenges, and want to contribute to a global leader in energy solutions, this is your chance to make a difference.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.

• Monitor expenditures, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.

• Prepare and analyze financial performance reports, including earned value analysis.

• Manage invoicing, revenue recognition, and cash flow for projects.

• Support project managers with data-driven financial insights.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and contractual obligations.

• Collaborate across departments to align financial objectives.

• Drive continuous improvement of project control processes and tools.

• Assure compliance and enforcement of Business Unit Transformers specific finance directives and instructions, including the Group Accounting and Reporting Guidelines.

• Identify risks and assure proper risk management procedures including SOX controls are adequate and effective.

• Support in strategic planning and implementation of agreed to programs and plans.

• Review routine actual cost vs plan on a project by project basis.

• Support the Local Product Group (LPG) in budgeting and implementation of agreed to programs and plans to achieve these budgets.

• Assist with system (Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) support system) utilization and enhancements.

• Serve as a Consultant and Advisor to General Manager and Management Team Members.

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and assure implementation and use to improve business performance.

• Perform analysis and reviews of proposals, performances, and actions within the BU, and recommend next steps.

• Assure proper financial reporting as required for the business.

• Push continuous improvements and cost reductions.

• Ensure coordination and cooperation with shared service centers.

• Follow and perform duties in accordance with the Hitachi Energy Code of Conduct

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance with a minimum of 2 years of experience OR Master’s degree with 2+ years in a multinational environment.

• Strong knowledge of financial functions in engineering/manufacturing industries.

• Exceptional analytical, decision-making, and planning skills.

• Familiarity with SAP Project Module.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Professional certifications (CPA, CMA, CPIM) or MBA preferred.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, we’re committed to advancing a sustainable energy future.

• We offer global career growth opportunities and continuous learning programs.

• Join a diverse, inclusive team that values innovation and collaboration.

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