Global Internal Control Lead

Ford • Dearborn, MI

10d • $115,500 - $218,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Ford Pro Internal Control Lead, you will work with Ford Pro Finance leadership, Corporate Internal Control, and cross-functional teams to further enhance the control framework for this dynamic, customer- and fleet-focused business. Ford Pro's scope encompasses commercial vehicle sales, fleet management, dealer and commercial operations, and related service offerings. You will cultivate a strong control mindset that is a key pillar of Finance, while learning about the Ford Pro business. This role will enhance your leadership skills as you drive the organization to optimize its control environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or Accounting.
• At least 7 years of internal controls experience, gained through Internal Audit at a large publicly held company or Big 4 auditing.
• Experience applying the COSO Internal Control Framework, with a strong understanding of accounting principles, GAAP, financial reporting requirements, SOX, and operational controls.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead across regions and functions and engage effectively with operating management, global colleagues, and executives on control issues.
• Ability to develop and lead local and global control improvement initiatives, think independently, and create solutions in ambiguous or evolving environments.
• Strong results orientation and ability to mobilize others and deliver in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Willingness to work closely with operating partners, get into the details, and resolve issues quickly.
• Strong commitment to organization, quality, and process discipline.
• Ability to translate audit findings, control testing results, risk themes, and remediation needs into concise executive communications and actionable plans.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification in accounting or internal audit, such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or an equivalent credential.
• Experience with generative AI, data analytics, GRC software, or digital tools that support controls testing, risk analysis, audit documentation, anomaly detection, automation, or continuous monitoring.
• Working knowledge of tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, or SQL for analytics, anomaly detection, or automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective, efficient, and risk-based internal control processes for Ford Pro's commercial vehicle, fleet management, dealer/commercial operations, and service businesses; work with global partners to ensure strong internal control processes are established consistently across regions
• Lead Ford Pro Internal Control governance discussions and develop insightful materials to support governance forums
• Partner with Corporate Internal Control on control improvement initiatives and remediation of control issues to support a strong control environment
• Develop appropriate controls for new and evolving Ford Pro businesses and service offerings as operations continue to evolve, performing risk assessments as necessary
• Lead Ford Pro control improvement activities globally, partnering with regional operations on control-related matters, including raising and managing Open Item Corrections (OICs) as needed
• Manage the annual controls testing plan, Certification and Representation (CaR) process, and Management Certification process for Ford Pro
• Support Internal Audit (IA) global audit engagements, key process initiatives, and other complementary control activities with PwC and IA

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: Manager