Joe Krystyniak

About Joe Krystyniak

Strategic and results-driven Finance Executive with experience leading financial operations, strategy, and transformation across global manufacturing and automotive organizations. Adept at building high-performing teams, optimizing capital structure, and driving profitable growth in complex, multinational environments spanning the U.S, Mexico, and Brazil. Trusted business partner to executive leadership and boards, with a proven ability to translate financial insight into actionable strategy that strengthens operational performance and shareholder value.Demonstrated success in delivering measurable financial results, including enabling repayment of $20M in intercompany loans, reducing regional payables overdue rates from 40% to under 5%, and cutting corporate debt by nearly 30% through disciplined cash and working capital management. Deep expertise in strategic forecasting, treasury management, risk mitigation, governance, and regulatory compliance, supported by a foundation in public accounting and audit excellence.A catalyst for continuous improvement and digital transformation, known for implementing automation, standardization, and data-driven decision frameworks that enhance accuracy, speed, and financial visibility. Brings a balanced leadership style that combines financial rigor with operational collaboration to align finance, sales, and manufacturing functions under a unified strategic vision.Core Competencies: Strategic Financial Leadership | Corporate Finance & Treasury | M&A and Due Diligence | Global FP & A | Operational Excellence | Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)| ERP Systems (SAP)| Board Reporting & Stakeholder Communication | Process Automation & Transformation

Experience

1. Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer

   Alps Alpine

   Jun 2025 — Present · Auburn Hills, MI, US

Education

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting

• Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business

  Master of Science (M.S.), Accounting

Skills

• Management
• Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Lotus Notes
• International Financial Reporting Standards (Ifrs)
• Internal Controls
• Sap
• Ifrs
• Sec Reporting
• Accounting
• Technology Services
• Sap Products
• Internal Audit
• Sap R/3
• Defined Benefit
• Account Reconciliation
• Budgets
• Finance
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting
• Auditing
• Microsoft Office
• Consolidation
• Process Improvement
• Sec Filings
• Healthcare
• U.s. Sec Filings