Senior Director of Finance at SMX

United States

$187k - $230k

<div class="ui-form-item ui-form-item-horizontal" data-direction="horizontal"> <div class="ui-form-field lifesuite__rte--display"> <div class="ui-form-field lifesuite__rte--display"> <p>SMX is seeking a Senior Director of Finance who will provide strategic financial leadership over a multi-billion-dollar contract, collaborating closely with contract leadership and external government stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. This role will lead the assessment, restructuring, and development of the Financial Analyst team, fostering a high-performance culture through mentorship and clear accountability. The director will establish and optimize scalable business processes, develop robust reporting frameworks, and drive continuous improvement in financial operations.</p> <p>Key responsibilities include ownership of both program-level and corporate financial reporting, development and execution of financial strategies, risk mitigation, and ensuring compliance with all relevant contract and regulatory requirements. The Senior Director will champion process improvements, implement best-in-class practices for budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, and contribute to the division’s strategic financial goals. Proven experience in leading cross-functional collaboration, supporting professional development, and enhancing financial systems is essential for this position.</p> <p><strong>This position requires the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.</strong></p> <p><strong>Application Deadline: May 20, 2026</strong></p> <p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p><strong>Financial Strategy and Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop and execute financial strategies to support the program's long-term growth, profitability, and objectives.</li> <li>Provide strategic financial guidance to the Senior Leadership Team.</li> <li>Prepare financial operations for growth by establishing scalable organizations, processes, and systems.</li> <li>Lead the development of the portfolio’s annual operating plan and monitor key performance metrics.</li> <li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes aligned with corporate goals and contract requirements.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Financial Operations and Risk Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Drive process improvements to optimize financial operations for efficiency and accuracy.</li> <li>Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including compliance, contractual, and market-related risks.</li> <li>Develop contingency plans to address funding disruptions or contract performance challenges.</li> <li>Raise the standard for timely and robust financial reporting, analysis, and planning to support a high-performance culture.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Leadership and Team Development</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assess the current state of the financial organization within the contract and design, plan, and implement the future state.</li> <li>Develop and implement processes and tools to support the portfolio’s growth and scalability.</li> <li>Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of Financial Analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li> <li>Support professional development and succession planning within the finance organization.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Skills/Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum of 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including experience in government contracting or DoD-related industries.</li> <li>Strong understanding of government contracting processes, such as pricing, cost accounting, and compliance.</li> <li>Experience managing all elements of finance, including financial planning and analysis.</li> <li>Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.</li> <li>Excellent leadership and communication abilities, with experience collaborating across functional teams.</li> <li>Proficiency in financial systems and ERP platforms (e.g., Deltek Costpoint).</li> <li>Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.</li> <li>Excellent organizational skills.</li> <li>Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts</li> <li>Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time, including potential OCONUS travel - Must have valid US Passport.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">#CJPOST #LI-DD1 #LI-REMOTE</span></p> </div> </div> </div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning &amp; development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.</span></p></div><div class="title">The proposed salary for this position is:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$187,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$230,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.</p> <p>We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.</p> <p>SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.</p> <p><span data-teams="true"><span id="message-body-1758638857922" class="fui-ChatMyMessage__body rcngbzt ___eyw0iv0 f10pi13n ftqa4ok f2hkw1w f8hki3x f1d2448m f1bjia2o ffh67wi f1j6vpng f1pniga2 f987i1v f1ffjurs f15bsgw9 f14e48fq f18yb2kv fd6o370 ffwy5si f3znvyf f57olzd f4stah7 f480a47 fs1por5 fk6fouc figsok6 fkhj508 f19n0e5 f9ijwd5 fzqqayd f10ostut f1o0qvyv f9ggezi f1xp5gbu f150uoa4 ffyari3 fo7qwa0 f16xkysk fxowb0n f11ghf3q f13aoclr flypziy f10kwr27 fquw1qa fftr39l f13lathq f15hsm81 f2ss68y ffb60jq f8nuap2 f13nk4fk f7jacry fq08z5q fd9af6s fr74w9q fcl9uv6 f13sm7pj f1u6qqly f16wpxbl faim3u9 f6cs3qo fa2w2z3 fd39nx6 f10gn8j9 frcqmxy f1w9ws4k f1ddxkqj fd10euv fvuz61 f1nbc6gw"><span id="content-1758638857922" class="fui-Primitive ___16zla5h f1oy3dpc fqtknz5 fyvcxda"></span></span></span></p> <div id="x_Signature"></div> <p>Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.</p> <p>SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).</p></div>