Accounting Policy Senior Analyst

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

In This Position… We are seeking a highly skilled technical accountant to serve as a subject-matter expert within our Global Accounting Policy team. This is not a standard reporting role; it is a strategic position where you will define how we account for complex transactions. As a Senior Analyst, you will research and interpret U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards to guide the business through high-stakes initiatives, including acquisitions, investments, and capital transactions. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to diverse aspects of the business, presenting directly to the Director of Global Accounting and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure our financial integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with a deep, proven understanding of U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and present to all levels of cross-functional management.

Nice To Haves

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is highly preferred.
• Prior experience in Big 4 public accounting or a corporate technical accounting policy role.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and provide guidance on technical accounting matters related to new business initiatives, including M&A, strategic investments, capital transactions, and hedging activities.
• Monitor and review new accounting standards (U.S. GAAP & IFRS). You will summarize impacts, communicate changes to applicable stakeholders, and assist in developing robust implementation plans.
• Navigate the broad conceptual foundation of accounting standards to research issues independently while managing multiple concurrent assignments.
• Play a key role in the preparation of quarterly SEC filings, specifically owning the completion of assigned footnotes and complex disclosures.
• Provide quarterly updates to the Director of Global Accounting regarding new standards and exposure drafts.
• Board Preparation: Prepare materials and documents for the Accounting Policy Governance Board (APGB) meetings.
• Lead the ongoing review of the Company Finance Manual (FM) and perform annual updates for FMs owned by the Accounting Policy Office (APO).
• Continuous Improvement: Support the continuous improvement of Finance Manuals, MCRPs (Management Control Review Program), and internal desk procedures to ensure best-in-class operations.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees