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Real Estate Controller 80 – 100% (f/m/d) --- 12-month contract

The opportunity


At Hitachi Energy, we are looking for an experienced Real Estate Controller, for a 12-month temporary assignment, to drive financial excellence across our global real estate portfolio. In this strategic role, you will oversee financial reporting, portfolio performance, compliance, and investment analysis while partnering with stakeholders across multiple functions and regions.


How you’ll make an impact


  • Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and performance analysis for Hitachi's global real estate portfolio, including investment and corporate properties
  • Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow analyses, and financial plans to support business objectives
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks related to real estate activities
  • Conduct financial due diligence and provide commercial assessments for acquisitions, disposals, leasing transactions, and strategic investments
  • Monitor portfolio performance against financial targets, KPIs, and market benchmarks, identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), tax regulations, and real estate-related legal requirements
  • Partner with internal functions such as Legal, Tax, Treasury, and Facilities Management, as well as external auditors, appraisers, and property managers
  • Deliver strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership while driving process optimization and digitalization initiatives

Your background


  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree or professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) is an advantage
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in financial controlling, real estate finance, or real estate accounting within an international environment
  • Strong knowledge of real estate accounting principles, including lease accounting under IFRS 16 and/or ASC 842
  • Experience in financial modeling, investment analysis, valuation methodologies, and business case development
  • Solid understanding of tax implications and regulatory requirements relating to real estate transactions and operations
  • Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP and advanced Excel skills; experience with reporting and BI tools is a plus
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-financial audiences
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

More about us


Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

Lieu Baden, Aargau, Switzerland
Type d'emploi Full time
Work Arrangement Hybrid
De l'expérience Experienced
Fonction du poste Real Estate
Contrat Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
Date de publication 2026-09-25
Numéro de réference R0144999

À propos de Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy est un chef de file mondial de l’électrification, propulsant l’ère de l’électricité pour répondre aux besoins énergétiques d’aujourd’hui et des 25 prochaines années. En tant que branche énergétique du groupe Hitachi, plus de trois milliards de personnes dépendent de nos technologies novatrices et essentielles pour alimenter leur vie quotidienne.

Avec plus d’un siècle d’innovation, nous relevons le défi énergétique le plus urgent de notre époque : stimuler l’évolution du système énergétique mondial afin d’assurer une énergie abondante, sûre, abordable et durable pour la génération d’aujourd’hui et celle à venir.

Disposant d’une base installée inégalée dans plus de 140 pays, nous sommes le partenaire de l’écosystème du réseau dans les secteurs des services publics, de l’industrie, des centres de données et du transport. Avec notre siège social en Suisse, nous employons plus de 56 000 personnes dans 60 pays et générons des revenus d’environ 20 milliards de dollars américains.