Real estate controller

Acting as a business partner to Real Estate leaders and business managers, supporting strategic planning, decision-making, and performance management initiatives.

Leading the planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for Canada Real Estate while serving as the primary interface with local business units and the Global Real Estate Group.

Performing financial and business analysis, reporting to business managers, and providing recommendations to support performance improvement, occupancy cost management, and real estate cost optimization strategies.

Establishing cost structures, productivity initiatives, and capital efficiency measures while closely monitoring cash flow and supporting working capital improvement initiatives.

Ensuring compliance with ABB policies, financial controls, internal guidelines, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Establishing and overseeing processes and tools to provide transparent and reliable financial and business information.

Collaborating with Controllers, the Accounting Center, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities, address issues, and drive continuous improvement.

Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, controlling, finance, business partnering, or a related role.

Experience supporting corporate real estate, facilities management, or occupancy cost management activities.

Experience with accounting systems and financial reporting software, including Readsoft, SAP, CRIMS, RELEX & GMAS

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field.

French and English required. The role requires regular collaboration with internal stakeholders, business leaders, controllers, local business units, and Global Real Estate colleagues located within Quebec, across Canada, and internationally.

The Canada Real Estate & Facilities team supports ABB's real estate activities across Canada, including facility services, site management, consolidations, expansions, renovations, and workplace optimization initiatives. By partnering closely with local businesses and functional leaders, the team helps deliver efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective facilities that support ABB's long-term success.

Preferred location is Montreal, Quebec. Candidates may also be considered in other locations across Quebec, Ontario, or Alberta. We look forward to receiving your application.

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