Project Controller

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.

Your Background

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance with 5+ years of experience OR Master’s degree with 3+ 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.

Location South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Finance

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0112777

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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