VP, Finance Operations & FP&A

DB E.C.O. North America (with "E.C.O." representing "Engineering, Consulting and Operations") offers specialized rail and transit consultancy services to public agencies, passenger and freight railroads. DB E.C.O. North America is part of the DB E.C.O. Group and leverages Deutsche Bahn’s global expertise to advance mobility and rail transportation across the U.S. and Canada. Their cross‑disciplinary team collaborates closely with clients to innovate their portfolios and elevate business performance. With a focus on sustainability, safety, and operational excellence, they strive to enhance the customer experience, increase rail usage, and "Transform The Future Of Mobility." Department: Finance Reports to: CFO At DB E.C.O. North America, we are more than just a company — we are a community of forward‑thinkers, innovators, and problem‑solvers dedicated to shaping the future of rail and transit. Job Summary DB E.C.O. North America is seeking a highly analytical, operationally strong, and technology‑oriented finance leader to oversee and continuously evolve the company’s finance operations, FP&A, reporting, governance, and business steering platform during a period of continued growth and organizational scaling. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Vice President, Finance Operations & FP&A serves as a key member of the Finance & Administration leadership team and acts as a strategic business partner to executive leadership across the organization. The role is responsible for operating, scaling, and continuously improving the company’s finance operating model across FP&A, accounting operations, treasury, reporting, systems integration, and operational performance steering. The ideal candidate combines strong financial planning and operational finance capabilities with a modern systems, automation, and process‑transformation mindset. Tasks & Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Reporting & Business Steering Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across the organization. Ensure timely, reliable, and decision‑relevant financial and operational reporting across all levels of the business. Maintain and continuously enhance the company’s financial data model, reporting structures, and KPI framework across ERP (Microsoft Dynamics365 / Business Central), Kantata, Navan, PowerBI, and related systems. Ensure consistent KPI definitions and performance measurement standards across the organization. Translate operational, project‑level, and commercial data into actionable financial insights and management recommendations. Consolidate business inputs into a consistent financial performance view to support executive decision‑making. Partner closely with operational leadership to improve business transparency, forecasting accuracy, productivity, and financial steering. Lead and facilitate key governance forums, including Production Calls and Business Review Meetings, as structured platforms for operational and financial performance management. Continuously improve forecasting methodologies, reporting automation, management dashboards, and operational analytics capabilities. Accounting Operations, Close, Audit & Tax Oversee the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records, reporting, and close processes. Lead month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities under tight reporting timelines. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, governance requirements, and Deutsche Bahn Group policies. Coordinate and oversee financial audits and maintain ongoing audit readiness. Lead coordination of federal, state, and international tax reporting requirements in alignment with group standards. Oversee payroll accounting processes and related reconciliations in close coordination with HR. Continuously strengthen finance governance, controls, reporting quality, and process discipline across the organization. Support the ongoing evolution from person‑dependent processes toward scalable and standardized finance operations. Treasury, Liquidity & Cash Management Lead treasury operations across multiple U.S. entities, including banking relationships and cash management activities. Ensure cash flow visibility, liquidity planning, and disciplined working capital management. Drive cash conversion performance through alignment of project execution, billing, collections, and financial realization. Oversee AR, AP, WIP/unbilled management, and broader working capital optimization initiatives. Maintain robust payment controls, banking governance, and treasury‑related compliance processes. Support automation and process improvement initiatives across treasury and finance operations. Systems, Data & Process Management Lead the continuous development and integration of the company’s finance systems and reporting environment. Ensure end‑to‑end data integrity and consistency across the contract‑to‑cash lifecycle. Standardize and continuously improve finance processes across project management, ERP, reporting, billing, forecasting, and treasury workflows. Drive automation, scalability, operational efficiency, and process optimization initiatives across finance operations. Identify opportunities to leverage AI‑enabled workflows, automation tools, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies to improve reporting, forecasting, financial operations, and decision‑making. Partner closely with IT and operational stakeholders to improve systems integration, reporting transparency, data consistency, and operational scalability. Help build a scalable finance operating platform capable of supporting continued organizational growth and increasing operational complexity. Finance Leadership & Operating Cadence Lead, develop, and strengthen Accounting and FP&A teams. Establish scalable finance processes, governance structures, and operating cadence across the organization. Define and maintain core finance routines including close, forecasting, reporting, governance forums, and management reviews. Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence. Build organizational leverage through process simplification, automation, technology utilization, and scalable operating models. Support organizational scaling through disciplined financial management and strong cross‑functional partnership. Group Reporting & International Coordination Lead financial reporting activities toward Deutsche Bahn Group headquarters, including consolidation support and IFRS alignment. Ensure consistency between local GAAP reporting and group reporting requirements. Coordinate closely with HQ stakeholders on reporting, governance, tax, treasury, and finance‑related initiatives across entities. Support financial governance and coordination activities across DB US Holding and related U.S. entities. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. CPA strongly preferred. 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience. Strong FP&A, business steering, and operational finance background. Experience in consulting, engineering, infrastructure, or project‑based professional services environments strongly preferred. Strong understanding of accounting, financial close processes, internal controls, treasury, and financial governance. Experience managing multi‑entity finance environments and interacting with international headquarters structures. Strong systems orientation and experience with ERP and reporting environments such as Microsoft Dynamics365, PowerBI, Fabric, Kantata, and related tools. Demonstrated ability to build scalable finance processes and support organizational growth. Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, evolving, and highly collaborative environments. German language skills strongly preferred due to regular interaction with German headquarters. Working Conditions and Travel You may work from your home office and/or a well‑lighted, heated and air‑conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation. Minimal overnight travel by land and air. Physical Requirements Ability to work at a computer workstation for periods up to 4 hours at a time. Ability to speak on the telephone for a total of up to 3 hours per day. Ability to sit for up to 3 hours without breaks at meetings. Ability to walk and stand for up to 4 hours without breaks at program site visits and meetings. Salary We offer an annual gross salary between $180,000 - $220,000 + bonus for full‑time employment, depending on professional qualifications and experience. Benefits Medical Insurance: Multiple options - Low to high deductible plans. Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts. Life & AD&D Insurance, Short‑term, and Long‑term Disability: Company‑paid. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their household members. Commuter Benefits: Use tax‑free money to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses (train, subway, bus, ferry, parking). Supplemental Coverage: Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness benefits. Retirement Savings (401k): Pre‑tax or Roth contributions with company match. Vacation & Holidays: Competitive time off plus 11 paid company holidays. Equal Employment Opportunity DB E.C.O. North America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or genetics. The company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Additional Information for California Applicants We follow the California Fair Chance Act, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for hiring. Applicants are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made. After providing a conditional offer and conducting a background check, we will consider hiring any qualified individual with arrest or conviction records in accordance with all relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr