IT SOX Transformation Senior Manager

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an IT SOX Transformation Senior Manager to shape and lead Ford’s global IT SOX and IT controls transformation agenda across the Internal Control organization. The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of IT internal control principles, standards, and best practices, along with the leadership, communication, and project management skills needed to influence stakeholders and deliver transformative results. This role reports to the Director – Internal Control Enterprise Technology (Global) and maintains functional alignment with executive Enterprise Technology leadership, requiring strong partnership, influence, and executive-level communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, information systems, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in public accounting or prior experience in external or internal audit roles focused on IT Controls
• Deep understanding of SOX Section 404 requirements and the PCAOB auditing standards (especially AS 2201)
• Prior experience working with external auditor teams and outside service providers
• Strong understanding of IT internal control principles, standards, and IT control frameworks
• Experience with process and control rationalization — reducing redundant controls, optimizing testing scope
• Experience leading and developing global professional teams, with a focus on operational excellence, capability building, and career growth
• Ability to distill complex topics in simple terms and inspire transformational improvement in internal controls
• Experience making prioritization decisions and delivering through global teams
• Professional certification in accounting (CPA preferred) and/or IT information security, such as CISA, or CISSP

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading controls readiness for system implementation or enterprise modernization
• Experience developing risk and control strategies for cloud-based technologies
• Experience conducting external benchmarking and incorporating market insights into transformation roadmaps
• Ability to interpret emerging AI governance frameworks (NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 42001) and how they map to COSO/COBIT control objectives

Responsibilities

• Drive the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of IT internal controls, ensuring alignment with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Own the development of the Global IT SOX Program, performing the IT Scoping process and supporting the development of an annual IT SOX testing plan.
• Develop the IT SOX communication strategy to enhance stakeholder understanding of the IT SOX program and new requirements.
• Lead and develop a global team by setting clear direction, providing real-time coaching, and conducting formal performance evaluations to support growth and development.
• Partner with Enterprise Technology leadership, business stakeholders, and Internal Control teams to proactively identify IT risks and develop actionable recommendations that strengthen the control environment.
• Build trusted relationships with external auditors, internal audit, and key stakeholders to promote transparency, alignment, and drive enterprise alignment of IT internal control activities.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in IT internal control, applying insights to modernize control processes and advance transformation roadmaps.
• Deliver clear, executive-level insight to stakeholders on IT internal control activities, key risks, recommendations, and progress against strategic priorities.
• Global leadership — able to guide cross-functional, multi-region teams with clarity, confidence, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Innovation and change leadership — able to challenge the status quo, champion new ways of working, and scale improvements globally.
• Cross-cultural collaboration and matrixed team management — able to lead through influence, partnership, and shared accountability.
• Risk-based mindset — able to protect and strengthen the control environment while enabling transformation through AI, automation, and emerging technologies.

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: Senior