OU Controller

OU Controller
Company:*Hitachi, Ltd. --- Job Summary The OU Controller at Hitachi, Ltd. will be responsible for the overall ficial management and integrity of a specific Operating Unit (OU), ensuring robust ficial reporting, effective cost control, and strategic ficial planning in alignment with company objectives. --- Job Responsibilities Oversee and manage all ficial operations within the assigned Operating Unit, including general accounting, ficial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, IFRS, and local statutory regulations. Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual ficial close processes for the OU, guaranteeing accurate and timely ficial statements. Develop and implement robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity. Partner with OU leadership to provide ficial insights, analyze business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support strategic decision-making. Manage the budget and forecasting cycles for the OU, including detailed variance analysis and actionable recommendations. Drive cost optimization initiatives and identify areas for efficiency improvements within the OU. Manage cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure planning for the Operating Unit. Support internal and external audits, ensuring all ficial records are well-maintained and readily available. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of fice professionals within the Operating Unit. Collaborate with other corporate fice functions and business units to ensure seamless ficial operations and reporting. --- Job Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting, Fice, or a related field. CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional accounting designation strongly preferred. Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in fice or accounting, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or controller role within a multinational corporation. Strong understanding of IFRS and local accounting principles. Proven experience with ERP systems (e. g. , SAP, Oracle) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex ficial data, identify trends, and present clear, concise recommendations. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively partner with senior leadership. Strong leadership capabilities with experience in managing and developing fice teams. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities. Experience in the technology, manufacturing, or similar industry within a large enterprise is highly desirable.