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Head of Accounting & Reporting (f/m/d)

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Head of Accounting & Reporting (f/m/d)

Zurich, Switzerland

The opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Accounting & Reporting to drive financial excellence and strategic decision-making. In this key leadership role, you will oversee financial reporting, ensure compliance with global standards, and contribute to the financial strategy of a pioneering energy technology company.
Join us and play a vital role in shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions with a team that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration!

How you'll make an impact

  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain partnerships with global headquarters, business unites, geographies, and function leaders.
  • Strategic Leadership: Lead and develop high-performing teams responsible for accounting policies, financial reporting, consolidation processes, finance master data and the related applications.
  • Process Improvement: Drive the modernization and standardization of end-to-end accounting and reporting processes to enhance accuracy, speed, and transparency.
  • Technology and Transformation: Jointly with the global finance process owner, and IT drive a best-in-class technology roadmap for the Accounting and Reporting process. Spearhead the implementation of new technologies in collaboration with finance shared services, and IT.
  • Financial Reporting: Responsible for the preparation of consolidated financial reporting to Hitachi Group.
  • External Audit: Manage global external audit relationship and support the timely completion of statutory and group audit requirements.
  • Accounting Policy Implementation and Education: Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across the company, securing compliance with IFRS and Hitachi Group requirements.
  • Finance Master Data: Drive the development of master data tools, governance frameworks, training, and documentation to support data accuracy and operational effectiveness. Oversee a global Finance Master Data Center of Excellence (CoE) to ensure consistent, high-quality data management.

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Your background

  • Exceptional communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience in leveraging captive shared services organization, able to engage different teams working on a common journey.
  • Experience in working within a global organization, able to influence people without direct reporting lines.
  • Cultural sensitivity and work experience in an international environment.
  • Proven experience leading global accounting and reporting activities in a centralized and technology-driven environment.
  • Good understanding of SAP 4/HANA, basic understanding of Blackline suite of products: Inter Company, Blackline Studio, Blackline Account Reconciliation and Blackline Journal Entry/Journal Risk Analyzer.
  • Track record of improving processes, enhancing data governance, and promoting operational efficiency on a global scale.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS.
  • >10 years finance experience, of which not less than 5 in a global finance leadership role, in a global, fast-paced and dynamic organization.

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Client-provided location(s): Zürich, Switzerland
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-125850
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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