Finance Director

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Finance Director to manage the financial integrity and performance of the Surveillance division, leading financial planning, reporting, program finance, pricing, government compliance and business decision support. As a key member of the division leadership team, this role converts financial and operational insight into action, safeguards the company’s financial and regulatory position, and builds the finance capabilities required to support profitable growth.

This position will report directly to the Vice President of Operations Finance within the Finance and Accounting organization and serve as the primary finance partner and advisor to the VP/GM of the Surveillance Division.

This opportunity is located in Syracuse, NYatSaab, USA headquarters. Paid relocation will be available for this role.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Build and lead a high-performing finance organization through workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, and career development; continually evolve the finance operating model, organizational structure, and capabilities to support growth, regulatory requirements, and strategic priorities.

Serve as the principal financial advisor to the Surveillance General Manager and senior leadership team, providing independent financial judgment, executive decision support, and end-to-end controllership for the division.

Partner with division leadership to shape growth strategy, evaluate investments and business opportunities, and translate strategic priorities into measurable financial and operational objectives, while providing decision-ready insights on performance, risks, opportunities, and trade-offs.

Represent the division in financial reviews with the CEO, CFO, Business Unit leadership, and international Saab Business Area Controllers, ensuring alignment with corporate planning, reporting, governance, and performance priorities.

Lead the division’s financial planning and performance management, including the annual budget, five-year business plan, quarterly forecasts, financial operating rhythm, and performance metrics, with accountability for profitability, cash flow, working capital, risk management, and forecast accuracy.

Own the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and governance, oversee monthly and quarterly close, management reporting, significant accounting judgments, capital allocation, and continuous improvement of finance systems and processes.

Provide executive oversight of the division’s U.S. Government compliance framework, ensuring business and contract practices comply with applicable regulatory requirements.

Lead financial strategy, costing, and pricing for U.S. Government and commercial proposals, assessing profitability, cash flow, and financial risk throughout capture, negotiation, and award; oversee forward pricing rate submissions and ensure alignment among estimating practices, actual cost accounting, and government requirements.

Serve as the senior finance interface with government agencies, leading support for audits, business-system reviews, rate matters, government reporting, and compliance inquiries and ensuring financial positions are well-supported, consistently applied, and defensible.

Ensure effective intercompany controls for international transactions, including appropriate documentation, approvals, and financial reporting.

Elevate financial acumen across the division by establishing performance standards, coaching business leaders, and enabling data-driven decision-making, while championing standardization, automation, and system improvements that enhance data quality, controls, scalability, and decision-making speed.

Compensation Range: $165,700 -…