Internal Control Manager

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Fords industry leadership. When you join us youll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company including planning manufacturing marketing and global distribution.

In this position...

• We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager Internal Control to oversee the development implementation and maintenance of internal controls.
• The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of internal control principles standards and best practices as well as excellent leadership analytical communication and project management skills.
• This role will report to the Director of Corporate Internal Control with matrix reporting to the North American executive of Finance management requiring strong collaboration and communication skills.

What youll do...

• Lead a regional team of 23 employees providing guidance coaching and development opportunities to ensure the teams success in delivering highquality internal control services.
• Annually develop and implement a comprehensive internal control strategy aligned with the companys overall internal control framework and risk management objectives.
• Oversee the design implementation and maintenance of internal controls ensuring compliance with company policies procedures and regulatory requirements (e.g. SOx GDPR).
• Collaborate with NA management business stakeholders and other internal control teams to identify and assess risks both operational and financial and develop recommendations to mitigate those risks.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external auditors internal audit and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination of internal control activities.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends technologies and best practices in internal control applying this knowledge to improve internal control processes and recommendations.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to stakeholders on internal control activities risks and recommendations.

Youll have...

• At least 10 years of experience working with internal controls either in Internal Audit with a large publicly held corporation or Big 4 auditing
• Bachelors degree preferably in Business or Accounting; masters degree in business (MBA)
• Experience the COSO Internal Control framework

Even better you may have...

• Professional certification in accounting (CPA preferred) and internal audit (e.g. CIA)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles including GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong understanding of internal control principles standards and best practices.
• Excellent leadership analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience in supervising and managing a team of professionals with a focus on excellence development and growth.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent rampup programs subsidized backup child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a leadership level 5.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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