Key Facts

Remote From:

United States

Full time

Entry-level / graduate

2 - 2K yearly

English

Hard Skills

Internal Controls Remediation Systems Internal Controls Auditing Regulatory Compliance Auditing Executive Conversations Stakeholder Communications Auditing Auditing Auditing Test Design Management Reporting Interface Control Document Cross-Functional Collaboration Stakeholder Communications Presentation Training Stakeholder Engagement

Other Skills

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Governance
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Communication
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Analytical Skills

Roles & Responsibilities

U.S. work authorization 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 audits.

Requirements:

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.
Follow up with relevant teams to monitor remediation progress and provide regular updates to the Grid Automation Global CFO and during quarterly Internal Control Committee meetings.

Hitachi

About Hitachi

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world. Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.

Company type: XLarge

Founded: 2018

Company size: 10001

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Job description

Location:

Remote - North Carolina, United States

Job ID:

R0119121

Date Posted:

2026-02-04

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job 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