Global Internal Control Lead

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. Ford Pro is a new global business within Ford committed to commercial customer productivity. Ford Pro delivers a work-ready suite of vehicles, accessories and services for virtually every vocation, backed by technology and engineered for uptime. A true one-stop shop, we offer a full portfolio of electrified and internal combustion vehicles designed to integrate seamlessly with the Ford Pro ecosystem, helping customers' businesses thrive today and into the new era of electrification. Are you looking for a change of pace from traditional Finance roles while enhancing multiple key Finance competencies? 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