Director of Finance - Buildings & Energy and Energy Savings Performance Contracts

Siemens Government Technologies (SGT) is seeking a highly experienced, proactive, and solutions‑focused Director of Finance to support the Building & Electrification (B&E) and Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC) businesses. Reporting directly to the CFO, this senior‑level role is highly visible and requires regular interaction with executive leadership, internal Siemens partners, and cross‑functional stakeholders.

The Director will lead a remote finance team and oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial analysis, and commercial support. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who anticipates business needs, communicates financial results clearly, implements repeatable and sustainable processes, and develops a high‑performing team through effective delegation and coaching. Experience in both commercial and government contracting environments is ideal.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of financial professionals across multiple locations
• Delegate effectively and build team capability to support scalable operations
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and financial discipline

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning, and performance analysis for the B&E and ESPC financials
• Communicate financial results, variances, trends, and insights to senior leadership and prepare financial presentations and materials
• Build and maintain sustainable, repeatable FP&A processes and standardized reporting

Commercial & Operational Finance

• Drive profitability and performance through actionable financial insights and decision support
• Provide actionable financial insights to drive profitability and operational performance
• Partner with Pricing, Contracts, and Supply Chain on pricing models, negotiations, and cost controls
• Ensure timely and accurate financial transactions, including billings and cost management
• Prepare risk and opportunity assessments, implement mitigation strategies and lead monthly business reviews with data driven recommendations

Process Improvement & Governance

• Design and implement scalable, repeatable financial and operational processes and operational improvements
• Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate project accounting, IFRS compliance, and strong internal controls
• Ensure compliance with Siemens financial reporting requirements, FAR/CAS, and government accounting standards
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, cash flow performance, support audits, and administer corrective actions
• Coordinate with Corporate Accounting, Pricing, IT, P&O, Contracts, and Supply Chain

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 8–10+ years of relevant experience in finance, program controls, project controlling, or financial analysis
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain financial results clearly
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Experience in dynamic, fast‑paced environments and a track record of driving process improvements
• Working knowledge of project accounting and IFRS principles
• Ability to work effectively across multiple locations and cross‑functional groups

Preferred

• MBA
• Experience with government contracting, FAR, CAS, and Deltek CostPoint
• Reside in the Washington D.C area

Travel

• Travel is 20% if residing outside the commuting area of Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Requirement

• Candidate must be a United States citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

Salary: $176,246.00 - $225,000.00; 20% travel.