Internal Controls Analyst

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

3d • 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. In this position... You will join the Corporate Internal Control Team as a skilled and experienced Internal Controls Analyst. Your role will involve designing, implementing, and monitoring financial and operational controls to ensure SOX compliance, mitigate risks, and foster a strong control environment. This position demands ongoing engagement with operations, requiring strong collaboration, communication, analytical, and project management skills. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of internal control principles, standards, and best practices. Corporate Internal Control Analyst supporting teams across the Enterprise, including but not limited to Corp. FP&A, OGC, OTC, Ford Philanthropy, and Corp Security.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Finance, Internal Control, or Auditing
• Demonstrated Leadership, Teamwork, and Collaboration skills
• Excellent Communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data modeling and visualization tools, specifically Power BI and Excel Macros/Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
• Solid understanding of the COSO framework and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
• CPA, CIA or Auditing Certification
• Experience working in a Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial and operational controls
• Perform annual control testing, identify control gaps, and assist in developing and executing robust remediation plans
• Support rigorous compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR) and company policies by facilitating adherence to control procedures
• Proactively identify and assess potential financial and operational risks, contributing to risk mitigation efforts
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and internal control teams to foster and maintain a strong control environment
• Coordinate information requests and review audit findings for internal and external audit processes
• Provide guidance and recommendations on control-related issues to business units, acting as a resource for control best practices
• Research emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in internal control to inform process enhancements
• Prepare reports and presentations on control performance, risks, and activities for leadership
• Participate in regional and global initiatives to enhance overall control environment
• Cultivate strong working relationships with business teams, management, and audit partners

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