Internal Controls Analyst

Ford • Dearborn, MI

3d • $65,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The 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