Global Internal Control Manager - Ford Pro

Financeroles; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Family care days

Parental leave

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Community service PTO

Paid holidays

Additional vacation

Job summary

Ford Pro Internal Control Lead role at Ford Motor Company focuses on enhancing the control framework for commercial vehicle and fleet operations. You will work with global teams to establish robust internal controls, drive governance discussions, and remediate control issues across regions.

The position demands 7+ years in internal controls, COSO knowledge, strong GAAP/SOX experience, and leadership across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting.
• 7+ years of internal controls experience in Internal Audit at a large publicly held company or Big 4.
• Experience applying the COSO Internal Control Framework with strong GAAP, financial reporting, SOX and controls.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead across regions and engage executives.
• Ability to develop and lead global control improvement initiatives in evolving environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk-based internal control processes for Ford Pro businesses across regions.
• Lead internal control governance discussions and prepare governance materials.
• Partner with Corporate Internal Control on remediation and control improvements.
• Develop controls for new Ford Pro ventures and perform risk assessments.
• Oversee annual controls testing plan, CaR, and Management Certification processes.
• Support IA audits with PwC and other control activities.

Skills

Internal controls

Leadership

COSO framework

SOX compliance

GAAP

Audit coordination

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

SQL

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Ford Pro is a new global business within Ford committed to commercial customer productivity. Ford Pro delivers a work-ready suite of vehicles, accessories and services for virtually every vocation, backed by technology and engineered for uptime. A true one-stop shop, we offer a full portfolio of electrified and internal combustion vehicles designed to integrate seamlessly with the Ford Pro ecosystem, helping customers' businesses thrive today and into the new era of electrification.

In this position...

Are you looking for a change of pace from traditional Finance roles while enhancing multiple key Finance competencies? As the Ford Pro Internal Control Lead, you will work with Ford Pro Finance leadership, Corporate Internal Control, and cross-functional teams to further enhance the control framework for this dynamic, customer- and fleet-focused business. Ford Pro's scope encompasses commercial vehicle sales, fleet management, dealer and commercial operations, and related service offerings. You will cultivate a strong control mindset that is a key pillar of Finance, while learning about the Ford Pro business. This role will enhance your leadership skills as you drive the organization to optimize its control environment.

What you'll do...

• Develop effective, efficient, and risk-based internal control processes for Ford Pro's commercial vehicle, fleet management, dealer/commercial operations, and service businesses; work with global partners to ensure strong internal control processes are established consistently across regions
• Lead Ford Pro Internal Control governance discussions and develop insightful materials to support governance forums
• Partner with Corporate Internal Control on control improvement initiatives and remediation of control issues to support a strong control environment
• Develop appropriate controls for new and evolving Ford Pro businesses and service offerings as operations continue to evolve, performing risk assessments as necessary
• Lead Ford Pro control improvement activities globally, partnering with regional operations on control-related matters, including raising and managing Open Item Corrections (OICs) as needed
• Manage the annual controls testing plan, Certification and Representation (CaR) process, and Management Certification process for Ford Pro
• Support Internal Audit (IA) global audit engagements, key process initiatives, and other complementary control activities with PwC and IA

Key Interactions

• Operational interfaces across all Ford Pro functions, including fleet management, commercial vehicle sales, dealer/commercial operations, and service teams
• Corporate and Regional Internal Control, and IA colleagues
• Cross-functional support teams, including Integrated Services Internal Control, Privacy, and Enterprise Technology, on shared control matters
• Information Security and compliance teams supporting ISO 27001 certification activities

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or Accounting.
• At least 7 years of internal controls experience, gained through Internal Audit at a large publicly held company or Big 4 auditing.
• Experience applying the COSO Internal Control Framework, with a strong understanding of accounting principles, GAAP, financial reporting requirements, SOX, and operational controls.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead across regions and functions and engage effectively with operating management, global colleagues, and executives on control issues.
• Ability to develop and lead local and global control improvement initiatives, think independently, and create solutions in ambiguous or evolving environments.
• Strong results orientation and ability to mobilize others and deliver in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Willingness to work closely with operating partners, get into the details, and resolve issues quickly.
• Strong commitment to organization, quality, and process discipline.
• Ability to translate audit findings, control testing results, risk themes, and remediation needs into concise executive communications and actionable plans.

Even better, you may have...

• Professional certification in accounting or internal audit, such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or an equivalent credential.
• Experience with generative AI, data analytics, GRC software, or digital tools that support controls testing, risk analysis, audit documentation, anomaly detection, automation, or continuous monitoring.
• Working knowledge of tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, or SQL for analytics, anomaly detection, or automated testing.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.