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

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 impactOversee accounting, financial reporting, and performance analysis for Hitachi's global real estate portfolio, including investment and corporate propertiesPrepare and manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow analyses, and financial plans to support business objectivesDevelop, implement, and continuously improve internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks related to real estate activitiesConduct financial due diligence and provide commercial assessments for acquisitions, disposals, leasing transactions, and strategic investmentsMonitor portfolio performance against financial targets, KPIs, and market benchmarks, identifying opportunities for improvementEnsure compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), tax regulations, and real estate-related legal requirementsPartner with internal functions such as Legal, Tax, Treasury, and Facilities Management, as well as external auditors, appraisers, and property managersDeliver strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership while driving process optimization and digitalization initiativesYour backgroundBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree or professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) is an advantageMinimum 8 years of experience in financial controlling, real estate finance, or real estate accounting within an international environmentStrong knowledge of real estate accounting principles, including lease accounting under IFRS 16 and/or ASC 842Experience in financial modeling, investment analysis, valuation methodologies, and business case developmentSolid understanding of tax implications and regulatory requirements relating to real estate transactions and operationsProficiency with ERP systems such as SAP and advanced Excel skills; experience with reporting and BI tools is a plusStrong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-financial audiencesProactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentMore about usOur flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. #J-18808-Ljbffr