Mark Arakelyan
About Mark Arakelyan
Mark Arakelyan is a Senior Finance Manager at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2018, overseeing financial planning and analysis for the IT organization. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a BS from California State University, Northridge, and an MBA from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Mark Arakelyan has been serving as a Senior Finance Manager at Advance Auto Parts since 2018. In this role, he is based in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area. He acts as a finance partner for the IT organization and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). His responsibilities include overseeing financial planning and analysis for the entire IT organization, managing annual strategic and operating plans, and conducting period forecasting. He previously held the position of Finance Manager at Advance Auto Parts for one year before his current role.
Education and Expertise
Mark Arakelyan holds a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Northridge, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, completing the program in 2006. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in North Carolina, which underscores his expertise in finance and accounting.
Background
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Mark Arakelyan worked at Warner Bros. as a Manager in Finance and Senior Financial Analyst from 2008 to 2012. His earlier experience includes a role at The Boeing Company, where he was involved in Business Planning and Analysis from 2003 to 2007. This diverse background in finance across various industries contributes to his current role at Advance Auto Parts.
Achievements
In his current position, Mark Arakelyan excels in managing financial operations for the IT organization at Advance Auto Parts. He is noted for his ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and is committed to mentoring and developing others in the finance field. His strategic oversight in financial planning and analysis plays a crucial role in supporting the company's IT initiatives.