Chief Financial Officer

Socket.dev; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer-paid benefits

401(k) plan

On-site gym

Job summary

VOSS Automotive, headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy for North American operations. Hybrid work model available with responsibilities across budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

The CFO will partner with global teams (Germany and Mexico), ensure GAAP compliance, manage audits, and drive cost control and capital allocation. MBA/CPA preferred; travel occasionally.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in senior financial leadership, preferably in manufacturing or automotive.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings clearly.
• Leadership and cross-cultural collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze accounting and controlling variances and provide actionable explanations.
• Develop and execute financial strategies to drive growth and profitability.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and corporate policies.
• Provide insights to support strategic decisions and capital allocation.
• Manage banking relationships, audits, and risk management activities.
• Partner with senior leaders on strategic initiatives and investments.
• Collaborate with international teams, including Germany and Mexico.

Skills

Senior financial leadership

GAAP & compliance

Cross-cultural leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Job description

We’re Growing – Come Lead with Us!

Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Hybrid in Fort Wayne, IN – North American Headquarters

Reports to:Chief Executive Officer VOSS Automotive is aleading global supplierto on-highway and off-road OEMs, specializing in the design and manufacture of Diesel Exhaust Fluid Lines, Coolant Lines, Air Suspension Lines and Fittings, Fuel Lines and Fittings, and Quick Connects and Accessories. With our headquarters in Germany and operations worldwide, we combine engineering excellence with a collaborative, forward-thinking culture. We are expanding our team and seeking anexperienced, strategic, and hands‑on CFOto join our executive leadership team. This role is crucial in shaping the financial health and future direction of our North American operations, aligning closely with our global strategy. TheChief Financial Officerwill support the Controlling/Finance Department by performing the following duties:

Job Duties:

• Analyze accounting and controlling variances; investigate discrepancies and provide clear explanations or corrective actions.
• Develop and execute financial strategies that support company growth and profitability.
• Oversee all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations and corporate policies.
• Provide actionable insights to drive informed business decisions.
• Manage banking relationships, audits, and risk management activities.
• Partner with senior leaders on strategic initiatives, investments, and capital allocation.
• Collaborate effectively with international teams, including headquarters in Germany and production facilities in Mexico.
• Forecast plant sales and operating income and explain variances to the plan.
• Monitor plant profitability and communicate events that significantly affect revenues to the CEO and appropriate corporate personnel.
• Manage plant cost reduction efforts.
• Prepare the annual budget and long-range plan.
• Prepare year-end audit package and resolve plant audit issues with external auditors.
• Assume responsibility for the integrity of the financial statements.
• Maintain reserves for all identifiable plant liabilities.
• Administers and maintains all corporate financial records, including books of original entry, supporting schedules, and subsidiary ledgers.
• Establishes and maintains all corporate policies related to accounting matters.
• Collects and analyzes corporate financial data to provide management with internal reports.
• Provides for an annual budgeting and planning process to ensure long-term financial and business strategy.
• Supports all levels of the corporation in budget preparation through training and by providing relevant information when appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains cost accounting standards for the corporation to be implemented.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of senior-level financial leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or automotive industries.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to write clear reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Skilled at presenting to diverse audiences, including executives, customers, and stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, including internationally, a few times a year.

Why Join VOSS?

• Influence strategic decisions at the executive level.
• Be part of aglobal leaderwith innovative, industry-defining products.
• A collaborative culture that values both results and relationships.
• Opportunity to directly impact the success of our North American operations.
• It’s a very exciting time right now at VOSS as we were recently awarded one of Indiana's Best Employers for ten years by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
• In addition to our great environment, we offer a competitive salary, 100% employer-paid benefit premiums, a generous 401(k), an on-site fitness center, and other comprehensive benefits.

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