HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Manage internal control activities, perform audits, report findings, and follow up on deficiencies within the Grid Automation business. | Experience supporting internal controls, internal audits, management testing, and ability to communicate with senior finance stakeholders. | About Us In this role, you will collaborate across global finance and audit functions while contributing to a strong control environment that supports the performance of grid‑sector operations. Description The Opportunity In this role, you will support Hitachi Energy’s Grid Automation business, one of four major business units within the company and a global contributor to modern, reliable, and safe power systems. You will oversee all aspects of Internal Controls for a business with revenues exceeding $1.4B USD—ensuring that the processes supporting essential grid technologies operate with sound governance and transparent financial integrity. Your work will span planning, fieldwork, reporting, recommending improvements, and following up on Internal Control deficiencies that emerge through internal audit engagements and management testing. You will also act as the Internal Controls subject‑matter professional for operational internal audits that include Grid Automation in their scope, giving you a broad view into how key functions operate across the business. In this role, you will provide regular updates to the Grid Automation Global CFO through weekly meetings and share insights with the quarterly Internal Control Committee—giving you visibility, influence, and opportunities to help shape a strong control environment in a sector that powers communities and industries worldwide. This position enables you to grow your skills in Internal Controls while contributing to the reliability, safety, and performance of power‑industry operations. How You’ll Make an Impact • Manage Internal Control activities across the Grid Automation business unit. • Plan and perform fieldwork related to internal audit engagements and management testing. • Document and report results from Internal Control testing and audit procedures. • Recommend corrective actions to address Internal Control deficiencies. • Follow up with relevant teams to monitor progress on remediation efforts. • Serve as the Internal Controls subject‑matter professional for operational internal audits within the Grid Automation scope. • Provide recurring status updates in weekly meetings with the Grid Automation Global CFO. • Present Internal Controls updates during quarterly Internal Control Committee meetings. • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Your Background • Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States. • Experience supporting Internal Controls activities, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow‑up. • Background contributing to internal audit engagements and management testing. • Ability to act as a subject‑matter professional on Internal Controls for operational audit work. • Proven ability to summarize results and provide updates to senior finance stakeholders. • Comfortable operating within a global reporting structure that includes CFO‑level and committee‑level interaction. More About Us In this role, you will collaborate across global finance and audit functions while contributing to a strong control environment that supports the performance of grid‑sector operations. • Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy • A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry • Access to learning platforms and career development programs • Attractive health and retirement benefits • Paid leave and flexible work arrangements Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.