Internal Controls Manager (Manufacturing)

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Ford’s industry leadership. When you join us, you’ll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company, including planning, manufacturing, marketing and global distribution. In this position... We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Internal Controls Manager to oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls, specifically within our Material Planning and Logistics and Manufacturing areas of business. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of internal control principles, standards, and best practices, as well as excellent leadership, analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Requirements

• 5 + years of experience working with internal controls, either in Internal Audit with a large publicly held corporation, or Big 4 auditing
• Bachelor’s degree – preferably in Business or Accounting, Master’s degree in business (MBA)
• Experience with the COSO Internal Control Framework

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification in accounting (CPA strongly preferred) and internal audit (e.g. CIA)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong understanding of internal control principles, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience in supervising and managing a team of professionals, with a focus on excellence, development, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 2 direct reports and 5 indirect regional support employees, providing guidance, coaching, development, and management to ensure the team’s success in delivering high-quality internal control services.
• Root causing control gaps as you partner with Operations and Finance and lead your teams to brainstorm, develop and execute robust Control Improvement Plans
• Lead the discussion around developing robust controls for new initiatives
• Assist with annual controls tests (perform, review, or provide guidance) to ensure a robust control environment
• Proactively identify potential control gaps, particularly in high-risk areas and new businesses
• Engage in white space scenarios (e.g. developing the control environments for new Ford subsidiaries)
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements (e.g., S-Ox, GDPR).
• Annually develop and implement comprehensive internal control strategy, aligned with the company’s overall internal control framework and risk management objectives.
• Collaborate with NA management, business stakeholders, and other internal control teams to identify and assess risks, both operational and financial, and develop recommendations that mitigate those risks.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external auditors, internal audit, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination of internal control activities.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in internal control, applying this knowledge to improve internal control processes and recommendations.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to stakeholders on internal control activities, risks, and recommendations.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees