About this opportunity
Schneider Electric Federal lists this Director of Finance opportunity in columbia, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Schneider Electric Federal is a global leader in energy management and automation, delivering secure, resilient, and innovative solutions that help power a future-ready U.S. Government. As the world's leading Energy Service Company and Microgrid Integrator, we modernize critical infrastructure, strengthen national security, and advance energy independence while delivering measurable cost savings. Our digital energy solutions, software, and services support mission readiness across classified and unclassified federal programs.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director of Finance to lead the financial management of our U.S. Federal Government business. As the senior finance leader for the subsidiary, you will drive financial performance, ensure strong governance and compliance, and align SE Federal operations with Board of Directors priorities.
Reporting directly to the President, Schneider Electric Federal, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the President and leadership team, providing financial insight, business partnership, and operational guidance that supports growth and long-term success.
This role currently has overall responsibility for accounting, financial planning and analysis, project and commercial controlling, treasury (including AP/AR), and contract management.
What You’ll Do
Financial Leadership & Stewardship
Serve as the senior finance leader for the subsidiary, providing end-to-end financial oversight across accounting, financial planning, forecasting, treasury, and governance.
Ensure the integrity of financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and statutory obligations.
Lead relationships with internal and external auditors and ensure timely resolution of audit findings and compliance actions.
Business Performance & Strategic Partnership
Act as a strategic business partner to the President and leadership team, providing financial guidance to support growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
Deliver actionable insights and recommendations that improve decision-making and drive business performance.
Monitor financial and operational performance through KPI management, financial analysis, and performance reviews.
Planning, Forecasting & Analytics
Own the long-range planning process, annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and scenario modeling activities.
Drive forecasting accuracy, resource allocation, and strategic investment decisions.
Support executive leadership with data-driven analysis and business case development.
Governance & Risk Management
Lead finance governance reviews and serve as the primary financial interface with the Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
Ensure effective risk management, financial transparency, and alignment with corporate governance standards.
Partner closely with contract management and project teams to strengthen project controls and contract risk management.
Team Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing organization across finance, accounting, project controlling, treasury, and contract management.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional development.
What You’ll Bring
The ideal candidate is a strategic and commercially minded finance leader with deep experience in financial operations, business partnering, and performance management. Experience supporting U.S. Federal Government contracting environments is strongly preferred.
Experience & Expertise
Project controlling and project financial management
Contract risk management
Percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition
Cash flow and working capital optimization
Financial planning, forecasting, and performance management
Leading and developing high-performing teams
Leadership Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Exceptional executive communication and influencing skills
Operational curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to build trusted partnerships across functions and levels
High levels of ownership, initiative, and independent decision-making
Additional Requirements
S. Citizenship required
Washington, D.C. metropolitan area preferred
Why Join Schneider Electric Federal?
This is a unique opportunity to influence the growth and performance of a mission-driven business supporting the U.S. Federal Government. You will play a critical role in shaping strategy, strengthening financial performance, building organizational capability, and helping customers achieve secure, resilient, and sustainable outcomes.
Schneider Electric Federal (SE Federal), a 100% U.S. Company, operates in accordance with a Special Security Agreement approved by the US Government, established to mitigate concerns associated with Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). To mitigate potential FOCI, SE-Federal Inc., in concert with the DoD’s Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), has agreed to a comprehensive series of controls and requirements set forth by the Special Security Agreement, subject to oversight by the Government Security Committee (GSC) to ensure independent SE Federal management. As such, SE Federal is approved to work with the US Government on classified and unclassified programs and is positioned to support strategic partnerships in the development of key technologies for U.S. Federal Agencies and Defense Department.
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Worksite address
columbia, MD, 21046, US
Who can apply
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