Internal Audit Risk Manager

Ford • Dearborn, MI

1d • $115,500 - $218,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company’s Internal Audit team is seeking a strategic, collaborative leader to shape the risk assessment process, support the annual audit plan, develop data that enhances operations, and turn audit findings into enterprise-wide insights. The role works across Ford’s global operations, engages senior leaders, and strengthens processes that guide a risk-based audit plan.

The position maintains a dynamic view of Ford’s audit universe, leads the enterprise-wide risk assessment process, and develops a dynamic risk-based Audit Plan. It also designs governance and performance measures to support disciplined audit execution and translates audit findings into high-impact reporting. The role prepares executive-ready presentations and dashboards for reviews and decisions, and shares information across the global internal audit team.

This is a hybrid position requiring onsite attendance four or more days per week. The salary range is $115,500–$218,100, with the final grade and salary determined by candidate skills and experience, job scope, responsibility, and competitive market value. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in audit, risk management, or project management in a large industrial environment.
• Experience in internal audit, enterprise risk assessment, risk management, or a related field.
• Experience developing or managing an enterprise audit universe or risk-based audit plan.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize complex qualitative and quantitative information.
• Experience with data analytics, visualization, automation, or AI-enabled tools.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines, with accountability and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including experience working with senior stakeholders.
• CIA or IAP certification, or willingness to obtain the required certification within six months of hire.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Strategic thinker.
• Highly organized.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of Ford’s global operations, risk appetite, and risk environment.
• Define, structure, and continuously update the global Audit Universe to reflect Ford’s evolving risk profile and organizational changes.
• Design, execute, and continuously improve the annual and ongoing internal audit risk assessment process.
• Synthesize complex risk data to define audit priorities and align the internal audit plan with Ford’s strategic priorities, management’s views on risk, and data-driven risk assessment.
• Establish a mechanism to proactively identify, monitor, and report on emerging risks.
• Provide visibility into audit progress and delays, and track audit findings.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations and dashboards on risk assessment, the proposed audit plan, and audit findings to support reviews and decisions.
• Cascade information within the global internal audit team.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• 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