Commercial Project Manager (CPM) - Finance Controller

Siemens•Cypress, CA

7d•$82,538 - $141,494•Hybrid

About The Position

The Commercial Project Manager (CPM) – Finance Controller is responsible for commercial aspects of projects from the sales phase through execution and project completion. The role covers proposal management, project performance measurement, planning, forecasting, and reporting. The CPM partners with Sales and the Project Manager throughout the project life cycle and works with customers, suppliers, engineering, procurement, legal, finance colleagues, auditors, and other stakeholders. The position is based in Cypress, California, is described as hybrid in the role overview, and requires occasional travel (10–20%). The posting’s work mode field also states “Office/Site only.” The CPM oversees bid preparation and approval, reviews and negotiates contractual terms with Legal, evaluates project risks, and ensures compliance during execution. The role supports projects from order intake through design, delivery, installation, commissioning, and warranty; partners with the Project Manager on risks and opportunities; manages stakeholder expectations, contract and claim management, and commercial meeting topics; and escalates critical issues as needed. The CPM also partners with the Project Manager to manage project financial results, including gross profit, cash flow, and non-conformance costs. Responsibilities include annual budgeting, monthly forecasting and cost control, cash flow reconciliation, deviation analysis, maintaining accurate SAP project records, timely invoicing and receivables management, procurement coordination, and oversight of financial guarantees, bonds, and insurance requirements. The role promotes accountability and collaboration and conducts lessons-learned reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business, or at least 3 years of Siemens-related experience.
At least 4 years of work experience in commercial project controlling or management in complex construction projects.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business administration.
Proficiency with related SAP modules.
CPM@Siemens certification at C level.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances.
Resilience in managing complex projects and overcoming challenges.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

Manage projects throughout the Project Life Cycle.
Oversee bid preparation and the Limits of Authority approval process; review, evaluate, and negotiate contractual terms with support from Legal; assess risks and ensure conformance during project execution.
Manage the commercial aspects of projects from order intake through design, delivery, installation, commissioning, and warranty.
Partner with the Project Manager to identify, evaluate, and assess risks and opportunities and develop strategies and response activities to avoid margin slippage.
Prepare and present commercial topics in internal and external project meetings and escalate critical issues when necessary.
Manage customer requirements and stakeholder expectations with the Project Manager.
Protect project targets through stringent contract and claim management.
Ensure compliance with standards, rules, and regulations, including financial reporting guidelines under IFRS and US GAAP, tax regulations, business conduct, signature rights, export control, EHS, and ICFR/RIC.
Partner with the Project Manager to manage financial results, focusing on project gross profit, cash flow, and minimizing non-conformance costs.
Perform annual budgeting, monthly forecasting and cost control, cash flow reconciliation, and deviation analysis; ensure accurate project books and records in SAP.
Ensure timely invoicing, actively manage receivables, and maximize cash flow.
Coordinate procurement efforts to secure best bids within budget and in compliance with customer contracts.
Manage financial guarantees, bonds, and insurance requirements.
Encourage team accountability and collaboration and conduct lessons-learned reviews for continuous improvement.