Strategic Internal Audit Manager — Drive Governance & Insights

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family care days

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off for community service

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Audit Manager to lead risk-based engagements across global operations, coaching auditors and delivering actionable insights that strengthen governance and internal controls.

The role guides engagements from planning through reporting, partners with business leaders, and aims to improve audit quality and efficiency while building strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• 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, with the ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information.
• Experience using data analytics, visualization, automation, or AI-enabled tools to support analysis and decision-making.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) certification, or willingness to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assess engagement risks by understanding business objectives, processes, and controls.
• Lead audits from planning through reporting with clear objectives and milestones.
• Ensure quality by reviewing testing, findings, and evidence for sufficiency and relevance.
• Manage delivery by coordinating resources, priorities, and timelines.
• Turn findings into practical insights tied to business objectives and risks.
• Communicate with executive-ready reports and presentations on findings and actions.
• Build trusted relationships with business partners and maintain independence.
• Develop audit talent through coaching and mentoring.
• Strengthen audit practices using data analytics and approved technology.
• Foster accountability within a collaborative, high-quality team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analytics

Communication skills

Risk management

Audit and controls

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/engineering or related field

Master’s degree (nice to have)

Tools

Data analytics tools

Visualization tools

Automation software

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Audit Manager to lead risk-based engagements across global operations, coaching auditors and delivering actionable insights that strengthen governance and internal controls.

The role guides engagements from planning through reporting, partners with business leaders, and aims to improve audit quality and efficiency while building strong stakeholder relationships.