Ally Accounting LEADership Development Program (ALDP)

Ally Financial; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Ally Financial in Detroit, Michigan invites recent graduates to join the 2028 Early Talent – Accounting Leadership Talent Development Program. This full-time hybrid role offers hands-on experience across accounting functions and a path toward CPA certification within a Fortune 500 company.

You will rotate through business unit and enterprise accounting, tax planning, financial controls, and financial reporting while building a strong professional network and contributing from day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field with graduation between Dec 2027 and Jun 2028.
• 0+ years of experience, internship or project work preferred.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: leadership or collaboration through campus activities; CPA ambition; US work authorization without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting and financial reporting across Ally’s lines and enterprise functions.
• Partner with tax professionals to forecast expenses and analyze tax implications.
• Assist with design, planning and execution of internal control testing.
• Contribute to external and regulatory reporting, including SEC filings and audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Problem-solving

Initiative & learning

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

2028 Early Talent – Accounting Leadership Talent Development Program | Ally

The Tone:

This is a full-time role at Ally, located in Detroit, Michigan. Ally is a customer-centric digital financial services company, relentlessly focused on “Doing it Right” for its consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. This role is a unique opportunity for recent graduates to build a rewarding accounting career, pursue an alternative path toward CPA certification, and gain hands-on experience within a Fortune 500 company. Through this program, individuals will develop technical expertise and build a strong professional network while making meaningful contributions.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Detroit, MI
• Pay: $80000 yearly
• Team: Controller’s organization
• Mission: Accelerate development and make meaningful contributions from day one through a three-year rotational program across multiple accounting functions within a Fortune 500 company.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Business Unit & Enterprise Accounting: Support accounting and financial reporting activities across Ally’s business lines and enterprise functions.
• Tax Accounting, Planning & Reporting: Partner with tax professionals to prepare tax provisions, forecast expenses, and analyze the impact of tax legislation.
• Financial Controls: Help strengthen Ally’s control environment by supporting the design, planning, and execution of internal control testing.
• Financial Reporting: Contribute to external and regulatory reporting by assisting with SEC filings and collaborating with business partners and external auditors.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, with graduation between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Experience: 0+ years of experience, with previous accounting internship or relevant accounting project experience preferred.
• Skills: Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills; proven initiative, curiosity, and a desire to learn; effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: Experience leading, collaborating, or contributing through academic, professional, extracurricular, volunteer, or campus activities; interest in pursuing Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification; authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.