Senior Internal Control Analyst - SOX

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ford Motor Credit Company team helps put people behind the wheels of great Ford and Lincoln vehicles. By partnering with dealerships, we provide financing, personalized service and professional expertise to thousands of dealers and millions of customers in over one hundred countries around the world. The Internal Control Department’s mission is to sustain a robust control environment through disciplined evaluation, enhancement, and insight. We play an integral role in facilitating the Company’s compliance with SOX, operational, and regulatory requirements, and in the enhancement of the Company’s critical business processes. As a member of the Global SOX Team within Ford Credit Internal Control, the Senior Internal Control Analyst will support all aspects of our Annual SOX Program, from supporting the design and implementation of controls, evaluation of control effectiveness, identification of results, to delivery of value-add recommendations. This individual will work as part of a global team, collaborate with Internal Audit and external auditors, and provide tactful and meaningful delivery of results to various levels of Company leadership. As a Senior Internal Control Analyst, you will contribute directly to Internal Control’s vision: to be recognized as a value-add and trusted advisor, and partner to the business.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in public accounting and/or professional internal auditing or internal controls work.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CIA, CPA, or equivalent certification required, or actively pursuing.
• Technical skills include knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO Internal Control Framework, US GAAP, and PCAOB standards.
• Strong understanding and demonstrated application of internal control principles, standards, and best practices.

Nice To Haves

• High degree of motivation and strong work ethic with the ability to excel in a team environment and work independently.
• Proven ability to manage several projects concurrently, delivering high-quality and timely results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact positively and build relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Advanced technical and analytical skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of effective internal controls over financial reporting as part of the Company’s Annual SOX Program.
• Execute internal control testing procedures to evaluate, conclude upon, and enhance Ford Credit’s global control environment and internal control over financial reporting.
• Identify and evaluate control deficiencies and improvement opportunities, providing professional and tactful communication of results.
• Deliver value-add recommendations to address areas of elevated risk or deficiency and to enhance business productivity and efficiency.
• Perform periodic and ad hoc reporting of internal control testing status and results, interfacing with various levels of Company leadership.
• Support and partner with Internal Audit and external auditors as necessary.
• Collaborate with individuals across various departments and functions, utilizing interpersonal skills to achieve cooperation and consensus.
• Support SOX Planning activities as assigned, including the annual Risk Assessment and Scoping process, and ongoing coordination with Management.
• Assist in the performance of special projects as assigned.

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