Vice President, Finance at ARC Automotive Inc

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Vice President of Finance serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for providing strategic direction, financial oversight, and business insight to drive profitable growth and operational efficiency across all ARC Automotive entities. This role oversees all financial planning, reporting, and control systems while ensuring compliance with international accounting standards and corporate governance. The VP of Finance partners closely with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making, capital investment, and global financial strategy.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

•  Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; MBA or CPA preferred.
•  Experience: Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally in a global manufacturing or automotive environment.
•  Technical Skills:

  - Strong command of U.S. GAAP and IFRS.

  - Proven success in financial planning, forecasting, and strategic business analysis.

  - Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).

  - Proficiency in financial modeling, dashboards, and advanced Excel/Power BI.

KEY COMPETENCIES: 

•  Strategic thinker with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
•  Strong leadership and communication skills with a global mindset.
•  Demonstrated success managing multi-country financial operations.
•  High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to operational excellence.
•  Hands-on leadership style with the ability to drive both strategy and execution.

*Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute the company’s global financial strategy in alignment with overall corporate goals.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and capital investments.
• Partner with the CEO and executive team to drive profitability, optimize capital structure, and ensure long-term financial sustainability.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range business plans.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial reports and performance dashboards to executive leadership and board members.
• Analyze financial results and key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying opportunities for cost optimization and margin improvement.

Accounting, Controls & Compliance

• Oversee all accounting, consolidation, and reporting functions for multiple global entities.
• Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and local statutory requirements in each operating region.
• Maintain strong internal controls, audit readiness, and SOX-compliant financial practices.
• Manage all financial, tax, and regulatory audits across U.S. and international operations.

Operational & Business Partnership

• Serve as a strategic business partner to operations, supply chain, and sales leaders—linking financial insights to business performance.
• Drive financial discipline and transparency across plants in the U.S., China, North Macedonia, and Thailand.
• Support pricing strategies, cost analysis, and profitability assessments for customer programs and new product launches.

Treasury & Risk Management

• Manage global cash flow, liquidity planning, and foreign exchange exposure.
• Lead relationships with banks, lenders, and insurance providers.
• Oversee credit, collections, and working capital optimization initiatives.
• Develop and execute strategies to mitigate financial and operational risks.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a global finance team that supports operational and strategic business goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.
• Implement digital and process innovations within finance to improve efficiency and accuracy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, or chemical processes requiring the use of protective eyewear. Employees will work in an office/shop environment, will occasionally be required to work weekends, holidays, and be on call. Will also require occasional business-related travel.

These are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as they may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.