Internal Controls Manager (Manufacturing)

Ford•Dearborn, MI

About The Position

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. These include: 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. Established and active employee resource groups

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 in Accounting or CPA
Experience with the COSO Internal Control Framework
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.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in business (MBA)

Responsibilities

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.