Internal Controls Analyst

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Family care

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Internal Controls Analyst to design, implement, and monitor financial and operational controls across the enterprise to support SOX compliance. You will engage with Corp FP&A, OGC, OTC, Ford Philanthropy, and Corp Security while driving risk mitigation and control improvements.

The role requires 3+ years in Finance, Internal Control, or Auditing, a Bachelor's in a related field, and strong collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Finance, Internal Control, or Auditing.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve financial and operational controls.
• Perform annual control testing and remediation planning.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, GDPR, and company policies.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Collaborate with business units and control teams to maintain a strong control environment.
• Coordinate audit information requests and review findings.
• Provide guidance on control issues to business units.
• Stay informed on emerging internal control trends and best practices.
• Prepare control performance reports for leadership.

Skills

Financial controls

SOX compliance

Auditing

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Tools

Power BI

Excel VBA

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.

In this position...

You will join the Corporate Internal Control Team as a skilled and experienced Internal Controls Analyst. Your role will involve designing, implementing, and monitoring financial and operational controls to ensure SOX compliance, mitigate risks, and foster a strong control environment. This position demands ongoing engagement with operations, requiring strong collaboration, communication, analytical, and project management skills. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of internal control principles, standards, and best practices. Corporate Internal Control Analyst supporting teams across the Enterprise, including but not limited to Corp. FP&A, OGC, OTC, Ford Philanthropy, and Corp Security.

What You'll Do...

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial and operational controls
• Perform annual control testing, identify control gaps, and assist in developing and executing robust remediation plans
• Support rigorous compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR) and company policies by facilitating adherence to control procedures
• Proactively identify and assess potential financial and operational risks, contributing to risk mitigation efforts
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and internal control teams to foster and maintain a strong control environment
• Coordinate information requests and review audit findings for internal and external audit processes
• Provide guidance and recommendations on control-related issues to business units, acting as a resource for control best practices
• Research emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in internal control to inform process enhancements
• Prepare reports and presentations on control performance, risks, and activities for leadership
• Participate in regional and global initiatives to enhance overall control environment
• Cultivate strong working relationships with business teams, management, and audit partners

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Finance, Internal Control, or Auditing
• Demonstrated Leadership, Teamwork, and Collaboration skills
• Excellent Communication skills

Even better, you may have...

• Experience with data modeling and visualization tools, specifically Power BI and Excel Macros/Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
• Solid understanding of the COSO framework and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
• CPA, CIA or Auditing Certification
• Experience working in a Manufacturing

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 a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

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.

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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.