Lead Internal Auditor

FordDirect; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

FordDirect is seeking a Lead for Internal Auditing & Controls to develop and improve the company\'s internal control framework and audit program in alignment with strategic priorities. You will monitor industry trends, guide risk management, and oversee the annual audit plan.

Requirements include CPA and/or CISA certification, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring in-office presence Tue-Thu. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and strong communication with executive leadership.

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
• Internal audit experience in digital marketing or technology solutions is a plus
• Ability to manage relationships with partners, consultants, and vendors

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee annual enterprise-wide internal audit plan with executive leadership approval
• Report audit findings and control status to leaders and the Audit Committee
• Conduct internal audits following industry standards and document findings and recommendations
• Prepare testing results and control risk assessments for owners, management, and auditors
• Ensure timely resolution of audit issues and monitor corrective actions
• Evaluate enhancements to information systems security and financial reporting controls
• Provide guidance for new product, process, or vendor launches and review IT documentation
• Act as SME on internal control requirements to management, security, and external auditors
• Champion use of tech tools to improve audit efficiency

Skills

Project management

Organization

Time management

Process design

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

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

CPA and/or CISA certification

CIA, CISSP, and/or CISM certification preferred

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

Note to Third-Party Agencies

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