Manager of Accounting Policy
About The Position
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... As an Accounting Policy Manager, you will research and interpret U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards and provide accounting guidance to various internal business partners. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to diverse aspects of the business, presenting directly to the Director of Global Accounting and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure our financial integrity. This role is hybrid and requires at least 4 days per week onsite in Dearborn, MI.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Master’s of Accountancy preferred
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
- 5 -10 years of recent accounting work experience, including at least 2 years’ experience with U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting policies.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to work with and present to all levels of cross-functional management.
- Prior experience in Big 4 public accounting or a corporate technical accounting policy role.
- SEC financial reporting experience (e.g., consolidations, Workiva, XBRL management).
Responsibilities
- Act as a strategic advisor on technical accounting matters.
- Research, analyze, and provide guidance on technical accounting matters for new and emerging strategic and operational initiatives.
- Serve as accounting subject matter expert on a variety of cross-functional activities.
- Monitor and review new accounting standards (U.S. GAAP & IFRS). You will lead the development of internal accounting policies, communicate changes to applicable stakeholders, assist in developing robust implementation plans, and ensure proper implementation by effective date.
- Play a key role in the preparation of quarterly SEC filings, specifically owning the completion of assigned footnotes and disclosures.
- Support internal corporate audits and external audits of our financial statements, along with adherence to financial control processes.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
