CFO
Fort Worth, TX, US, 76104
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
About Us
We are a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of Volvo Autonomous Solutions NA, created to transform the future of freight through autonomous trucking technology and a new transportation eco-system. Our ecosystem delivers seamless, integrated transport solutions designed to our customers’ needs and enables accelerated adoption of autonomous transportation, including business models such as Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS). Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, we are seeking a strategic CFO to help build the financial foundation and lead the transition into autonomous transportation.
What you will do
As CFO, you will be a key member of the executive leadership team and report to the President of the Volvo Autonomous Solutions US, LLC. You will be responsible for establishing the financial infrastructure of this newly formed subsidiary and preparing the company for the potential opportunity of external fundraising. You will oversee accounting, financial planning, strategy, investor relations, compliance, and risk management. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is passionate about scaling innovative technology businesses from inception through investment. You will also coordinate closely with Volvo Autonomous Solutions AB senior management including the President and CFO.
Key Responsibilites:
- Spear the financial strategy, optimize pricing models, and establish key performance indicators.
- Lead financial structuring, and due diligence for potential future fundraising rounds and strategic partnerships.
- Oversee day-to-day accounting, tax compliance, and accurate U.S. GAAP financial reporting.
- Govern and optimize our outsourced Finance-as-a-Service providers to ensure operational efficiency.
- Design and implement comprehensive risk frameworks and robust internal controls.
- Ensure strict adherence to industry-specific transportation regulations and manage corporate insurance portfolios.
- Analyze unit economics, contract profitability, and Customer Lifetime Value to refine and optimize our core business model.
- Drive fleet profitability through deep-dive data analytics and cost-saving initiatives.
- Develop and maintain strong governance structures for the executive team and Board of Directors.
- Deliver compelling, transparent financial reports and act as a primary financial representative to the shareholder and potentially the broader financial community.
Who are you?
- Progressive professional experience as CFO or senior finance executive in a start-up or high-growth tech company. You have worked on both a strategic and operational level and are comfortable to do so also in this role.
- You are a true finance professional with high integrity who is a trusted and skilled counsel to the President and executive leadership team with matters related to the development of business and organization.
- Able to demonstrate a clear vision, a global mindset and you have a proven track record of successfully building working relationships and operating effectively as a member of a leadership team.
- Known for your managerial courage, business acumen and trust – coupled with a strong execution mindset. You have strong interpersonal skills; you communicate in a clear and engaging way and you facilitate cross-functional collaboration and networking.
- Have completed a master’s degree or equivalent in Finance and Business, as well as a professional certification (CPA or CMA).
- You have a strong understanding of venture capital, fundraising and financial modeling coupled with experience in transportation, logistics or autonomous technology.
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Autonomous Solutions accelerates the development, commercialization and sales of autonomous transport solutions, focusing on defined segments for the on- and off-road space. The combination of strong tech expertise and skilled customer solutions creates innovative transport offers never seen before. We are constantly pushing our own skills and ability to drive change in a traditional industry to meet a growing customer demand. We are now looking for innovative, committed individuals to join us in our endeavor to create customer solutions that enhance safety, flexibility and productivity.
Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas