Lead Internal Auditor

FordDirect; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

FordDirect seeks a Lead for Internal Auditing & Controls to lead, develop, and continuously improve the company's internal control framework and audit program. You will identify industry trends and advise on financial, compliance, and data security risks and controls.

The role requires CPA and/or CISA certification and operates in a hybrid format with in-office days Tue–Thu. Responsibilities include managing an annual audit plan, reporting to executives, and coordinating with external auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information technology, or a related field.
• CPA and/or CISA certification required
• CIA, CISSP, and/or CISM certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee annual enterprise-wide, risk-based internal audit plan.
• Regularly report audit findings and control status to leaders and Audit Committee.
• Conduct internal audits following best practices and document controls and IT walkthroughs.
• Prepare and present testing results and risk assessments to owners, management, and external auditors.
• Ensure timely resolution of audit issues and monitor corrective actions.
• Evaluate enhancements to data security, financial reporting, and analytics processes.

Skills

Project management

Process design

Internal controls

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Ethics & governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/IT

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At FordDirect, our emphasis on diversity is much more than words. We encourage you to be yourself. We open our minds and doors to all walks of life, respecting and celebrating the uniqueness within each of us. We value the voice and contributions of all team members.

The diversity of our team drives us, inspires us, and makes us proud to call FordDirect home.

FordDirect is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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Job Summary

The Lead for Internal Auditing & Controls will lead, develop, and continuously improve the company's internal control framework and internal audit program, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. This role involves identifying and monitoring industry trends, and providing expert guidance on financial, compliance, and information/data security risks and controls.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive audit projects, offering consulting services to management, monitoring corrective actions, and developing and executing the annual audit plan.

CPA and/or CISA certification required.

This position is a hybrid role which requires the employee to work in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Essential Functions

• Develop and oversee annual enterprise-wide, risk-based internal audit plan, securing approval from C-level executive leadership.
• Regularly report audit findings and control status to appropriate leaders and the FordDirect Audit Committee.
• Conduct internal audits in adherence to industry best practices and internal audit standards, documenting processes, fieldwork, findings, and recommendations – this includes designing, executing, and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, including IT controls and walkthroughs.
• Prepare and present testing results and control risk assessments to process owners, management, and external auditors.
• Ensure timely and effective resolution of identified audit issues and assess the adequacy and timeliness of management responses and corrective actions to audit recommendations.
• Evaluate and recommend enhancements to Information Systems data security and control processes, and to financial/accounting reporting, analysis processes to optimize consistency and accuracy.
• Provide internal control guidance and support for new product, process, or vendor launches, including reviewing IT system documentation.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and primary liaison for internal control requirements to management, Information Security, external auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Champion the use of technology-based tools and methodologies to enhance internal control processes and audit efficiency.

Qualifications

Experience

• Internal audit experience, preferably within a digital marketing or technology solutions environment, minimum 5 years.
• Proven experience in selecting, evaluating, negotiating, and managing relationships with internal and external partners, consultants, and vendors.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Expertise in process design and evaluation, with the ability to assess business processes and IT technology, identify risks, and recommend robust control measures.
• Ability to design, implement, and enforce effective departmental practices, processes, and policies.
• Ability to perform a broader scope of responsibilities and increased role complexities independently.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong attention to detail, capable of multitasking while maintaining composure.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and a 'close the loop' culture.
• Exceptional interpersonal and business communication skills (written, verbal, and listening), with a professional demeanor and high ethical standards.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information technology, or a related field

CPA and/or CISA certification required

CIA, CISSP, and/or CISM certification preferred

FordDirect is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Only candidates permanently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.