Daniel Thorn
About Daniel Thorn
Daniel Thorn serves as the Director of Finance at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2017. He has a background in finance and accounting, with previous roles at United Technologies, Lenovo, ABB, and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Daniel Thorn serves as the Director of Finance at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2017. He operates within the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategy, contributing to the company's financial health and decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Daniel Thorn worked at United Technologies as Operations Finance Manager for Global Fire Products from 2016 to 2017. He also held the position of Finance Manager at ABB, focusing on Power Grids NAM from 2009 to 2016. His experience includes managing financial operations and providing strategic financial insights.
Educational Background in Finance and Accounting
Daniel Thorn studied at North Carolina State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, both completed between 2003 and 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same university from 2012 to 2014.
Early Career in Accounting
Daniel Thorn began his career in accounting with an Accounting Co-op position at the Department of Health and Human Services from 2006 to 2007. He also worked as a Staff Accountant at Lenovo for one year, from 2008 to 2009. These early roles provided him with foundational experience in financial management and accounting practices.