Service Operations Finance Manager

Siemens Energy; Selma (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development opportunities

Company paid Health and wellness benefits

401K savings plan with company match

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Service Operations Finance Leader for their Selma facility. This role involves leading site accounting operations and partnering with Field Service to drive performance improvements and sustainable growth.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of finance experience and a strong understanding of US GAAP, with a proven track record in managing finance teams. The position also offers career growth opportunities and comprehensive company benefits including health and wellness plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Experience in manufacturing, service, or plant environments preferred.
• Ability to translate financial data into clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Own site-level accounting operations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOX.
• Partner with Operations leaders to improve profitability.
• Lead and develop the site finance team.

Skills

Financial management

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Master’s degree (e.g., MBA) preferred

Tools

SAP

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Snapshot of Your Day

As the Service Operations Finance Leader at our Selma Service and warehouse facility, you will be a true commercial partner to the Field Service and Spare Parts Operations Managers—shaping strategy, driving performance, and enabling sustainable growth. A typical day includes leading site accounting operations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOX, and translating financial results into clear insights that guide operational decisions.

You will lead the order management/finance team, drive process improvements and operational excellence, and strengthen business continuity through robust controls, effective forecasting, and disciplined cash management.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Own site-level accounting operations, including month‑end/year‑end close, A/P, and A/R, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and internal policies.
• Partner with Field Service and Spare Parts Operations leaders to improve profitability, cash conversion, and productivity while supporting long‑term value creation.
• Support major CapEx investments, ramp‑up activities, and productivity initiatives through business cases, tracking, and benefits realization.
• Provide data‑driven insights and recommendations to enable operational decisions, cost reduction, and margin improvement; evaluate and challenge capital investment proposals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the site finance team, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and alignment with Transformers Americas’ finance strategy.
• Optimize financial processes and systems (SAP and related tools) and collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and other functions to align financial plans with business objectives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master’s degree (e.g., MBA) preferred. CPA (or equivalent) is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including leadership responsibility; experience in manufacturing, service, or plant environments preferred.
• Strong capability in financial management, cost accounting, budgeting/forecasting, internal controls, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency with SAP and financial reporting tools, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• A people‑first leader with a track record of developing talent and driving measurable business impact.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence teams, peers, senior leaders, and cross‑functional partners.

Rewards

• placeholder (update based on applicable policy)
• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave