Assistant Controller
- Earth City, MO
- Permanent
- Full-time
Are you ready to bring precision, insight, and innovation to a team that powers progress? Hitachi Energy is looking for an Assistant Controller who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving financial excellence. This is your chance to be part of a global leader in energy solutions, where your expertise will help shape smarter, more sustainable operations. If you’re detail-driven, collaborative, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you.Join us and be part of a team that values your ideas, supports your growth, and celebrates your success. Let’s build a better tomorrow—together.How You’ll Make an ImpactOversee daily accounting operations including general ledger, journal entries, and fixed assetsAnalyze project costs and conduct variance reviews with operations teamsPrepare financial statements, management reports, and performance metricsSupport budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activitiesAssist with month-end and year-end close processesDrive process improvements using ERP systems and reporting toolsCollaborate on audits and internal control initiativesContribute to special projects and ad hoc financial analysisResponsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelinesYour BackgroundBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldMinimum 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial settingsStrong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory managementProficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skillsSolid understanding of US GAAP and internal controlsExcellent analytical and communication skillsCandidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United StatesMore About Us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA, HMO), dental, and vision
Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance
- Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
- Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
- Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program