Global Internal Audit Manager: Strategy, Risk & Insights

Ford; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care

Parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off for community service

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, is seeking a strategic Audit Manager to lead risk-based engagements, develop talent, and translate findings into actionable business improvement. You will guide engagements from planning through reporting and partner with senior leaders to strengthen governance and internal controls.

This role requires a bachelor’s in a related field, 5+ years in audit or risk in an industrial setting, and CIA or IAP certification or commitment to obtain within six months.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, engineering, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in audit, risk management, or project management in a large industrial environment.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management, internal controls, and risk-based audit methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including synthesizing qualitative and quantitative information.
• Experience using data analytics, visualization, automation, or AI-enabled tools.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines with sound judgment.
• CIA or IAP certification, or willingness to obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess Engagement Risks: understand business objectives, processes, and controls to identify risks and inform testing scope.
• Lead Engagements: guide audits from planning through reporting with clear objectives and milestones.
• Ensure Quality: review workpapers to confirm findings are supported by evidence and align with standards.
• Manage Delivery: coordinate resources, monitor progress, elevate issues affecting quality or timing.
• Turn Findings into Insights: connect results to business needs and draft practical recommendations.
• Communicate with Impact: prepare executive-ready reports and presentations explaining implications.
• Build Trusted Relationships: engage business partners, verify facts, discuss management action plans.
• Develop Audit Talent: coach auditors and support training and professional development.
• Strengthen Audit Practices: use data analytics and approved tech to improve testing and efficiency.
• Foster Accountability: uphold professional skepticism and a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Audit experience

Risk management

Project management

Data analytics

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/engineering

CIA or IAP certification

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, is seeking a strategic Audit Manager to lead risk-based engagements, develop talent, and translate findings into actionable business improvement. You will guide engagements from planning through reporting and partner with senior leaders to strengthen governance and internal controls.

This role requires a bachelor’s in a related field, 5+ years in audit or risk in an industrial setting, and CIA or IAP certification or commitment to obtain within six months.