2027 Early Talent – Accounting Leadership Talent Development Program

1611 Ally Bank; Michigan; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Ally Financial is seeking candidates for the Accounting LEADership Development Program (ALDP) in Detroit, MI. The program offers three 12‑month rotations across Business Unit & Enterprise Accounting, Tax Accounting, Planning & Reporting, Financial Controls and Financial Reporting, with a CPA path and full-time employment starting June 15, 2027.

The Base Pay Rate is $80,000 USD, and Ally emphasizes career development, generous benefits, and ongoing learning within a Fortune 500 Controller’s

Qualifications

• Must be graduating between June 2026 and July 2027.
• Seniors or post-graduate students pursuing an undergrad degree in Accounting and Business Administration with CPA planned preferred.
• Previous accounting internship experience preferred.
• Demonstrate a combination of academic aptitude, quantitative skills, intrinsic motivation, creative problem solving and advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship from the company.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in accounting and reporting for Ally Business Lines and Enterprise Functions.
• Prepare the tax provision and related disclosures; forecast tax expense.
• Design, plan, and test internal controls; govern reconciliations.
• Prepare SEC filings and coordinate with external auditors.

Skills

Accounting internship

Oral & written communication

Quantitative skills

Motivation & problem solving

US work eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Accounting/Business Administration focus

Job description

Ally and Your Career

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We love this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You’re constantly evolving, so shouldn’t your opportunities be, too?

Work Schedule: Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role’s specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.

The Opportunity

The Ally Accounting LEADership Development Program (ALDP) provides you with an alternate path to obtaining the CPA designation while working full-time in the dynamic Controller’s functions of a Fortune 500 company. The ALDP provides recent college graduates a cross-functional, enterprise-wide learning experience within 10 possible rotational opportunities. In just three years you’ll advance through three different 12 month rotations within the Controller’s function in Detroit, Michigan.

Program Start Date: June 15, 2027

The Work Itself

The ALDP offers three 12 month rotational opportunities in the following areas:

Business Unit & Enterprise Accounting

• Accounting and reporting for Ally Business Lines and Enterprise Functions including, but not limited to: Automotive Finance, Corporate Finance, Ally Invest, Corporate Consolidations, Debt, and Capital Markets

Tax Accounting, Planning & Reporting

• Preparing the tax provision and related disclosures
• Forecasting tax expense and its components
• Preparing and filing tax returns
• Evaluating the impact of current and proposed tax laws

Financial Controls

• Design, plan, and execute testing over internal controls
• Testing and related governance of account reconciliations
• Efficiently and effectively resolve internal control matters

Financial Reporting

• Preparation of reports filed with the SEC (Forms 10-K/Q, 8-K, etc.)
• Preparation of various documents for regulatory and industry reporting
• Coordination with external auditors

The Skills You Bring

• Must be graduating between June 2026 and July 2027
• Seniors or post‑graduate students (graduating between December 2026 and June 2027) pursuing an undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study, such as Accounting and Business Administration with plans to obtain their CPA is preferred
• Previous accounting internship experience is preferred
• Demonstrate a combination of academic aptitude, quantitative skills, intrinsic motivation, creative problem solving and advanced oral and written communication skills
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship from the company

Base Pay Rate: $80,000 USD

We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.

*Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0+ years of experience
• High school Diploma or GED equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree required

How We’ll Have Your Back

• Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).
• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
• Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers program and other employee discount programs.
• Other Compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.

To view more detailed information about Ally’s Total Rewards, please visit https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf

Who We Are:

Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on “Doing it Right” and being a trusted financial‑services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if after review of the position expectations, you believe that you may need a medical accommodation to fulfill the duties of this role, please email [e-mail] with details of your accommodation request.

Base Pay Range

$80,000.00 - $80,000.00

An individual’s position in the range is determined by the specific role, the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.

Incentive Compensation:

This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.