Director, Finance

SPX Technologies

Director of Finance for Genfare business unit at SPX Technologies. Leading financial performance, forecasting, and strategy implementation for growth and profitability.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeElk Grove Village • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $170,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary finance business partner to the Genfare General Manager and Detection and Measurement leadership, providing data-driven insights and recommendations that shape strategy and execution.
Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with SPX Technologies’ and Genfare’s growth, margin, and cashflow objectives.
Lead financial aspects of strategic initiatives, including pricing, new product introductions, commercial models, and service offerings across hardware, software, and SaaS.
Support evaluation of M&A opportunities, partnerships, and other strategic investments, including due diligence, financial modeling, and integration planning.
Own the annual operating plan, long-range financial plan, and rolling forecasts for the Genfare business, ensuring alignment with segment and corporate expectations.
Drive a rigorous FP&A cadence, including revenue, margin, operating expense, and working capital forecasts, with clear variance analysis and action plans.
Ensure timely, accurate, and insightful monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for Genfare, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and key operational metrics.
Maintain robust internal controls, policies, and procedures consistent with SPX Technologies’ standards and GAAP, ensuring compliance with all financial, tax, and regulatory requirements.
Lead, mentor, and develop talent as a player coach for the small versatile team, including FP&A, accounting, and related support roles.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA and/or CPA/CMA strongly preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Director, VP, or equivalent) in an industrial, manufacturing, or complex technology environment.
Experience supporting or leading a business unit or P&L of comparable scale $100m-$200m ideally within an industrial, project based and recurring revenue based, or SaaS-enabled business.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting standards, internal controls, contractual terms, and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated experience with acquisitions, including due diligence and integration.
Proven track record of building and leading high-performing finance teams and driving performance improvements.
Advanced analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills; comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders.
Experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g., JDE or similar) and advanced Excel skills; familiarity with cloud-based tools and project/implementation systems is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingFP&Afinancial reportingvariance analysisinternal controlsGAAPdue diligencestrategic initiativespricing strategiescash flow management

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsinfluencingteam buildingperformance improvementcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingMBACPACMA