IT SOX Transformation Senior Manager

Description

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll 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.

Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Fords industry leadership. When you join us youll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company including planning manufacturing marketing and global distribution.

In this position...

• We are looking for an IT SOX Transformation Senior Manager to shape and lead Fords global IT SOX and IT controls transformation agenda across the Internal Control organization.

• The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of IT internal control principles standards and best practices along with the leadership communication and project management skills needed to influence stakeholders and deliver transformative results.

• This role reports to the Director Internal Control Enterprise Technology (Global) and maintains functional alignment with executive Enterprise Technology leadership requiring strong partnership influence and executive-level communication.

• We are looking for an Enterprise Technology Internal Controls Senior Manager to shape and lead Fords global IT SOX and IT controls transformation agenda across the Internal Control organization.

• The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of IT internal control principles standards and best practices along with the leadership communication and project management skills needed to influence stakeholders and deliver transformative results.

• This role reports to the Director Internal Control Enterprise Technology (Global) and maintains functional alignment with executive Enterprise Technology leadership requiring strong partnership influence and executive-level communication.

What youll do...

• Drive the design implementation and ongoing optimization of IT internal controls ensuring alignment with company policies procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Own the development of the Global IT SOX Program performing the IT Scoping process and supporting the development of an annual IT SOX testing plan.

• Develop the IT SOX communication strategy to enhance stakeholder understanding of the IT SOX program and new requirements.

• Lead and develop a global team by setting clear direction providing real-time coaching and conducting formal performance evaluations to support growth and development.

• Partner with Enterprise Technology leadership business stakeholders and Internal Control teams to proactively identify IT risks and develop actionable recommendations that strengthen the control environment.

• Build trusted relationships with external auditors internal audit and key stakeholders to promote transparency alignment and drive enterprise alignment of IT internal control activities.

• Stay ahead of emerging trends technologies and best practices in IT internal control applying insights to modernize control processes and advance transformation roadmaps.

• Deliver clear executive-level insight to stakeholders on IT internal control activities key risks recommendations and progress against strategic priorities.

• Global leadership able to guide cross-functional multi-region teams with clarity confidence accountability and sound judgment.

• Innovation and change leadership able to challenge the status quo champion new ways of working and scale improvements globally.

• Cross-cultural collaboration and matrixed team management able to lead through influence partnership and shared accountability.

• Risk-based mindset able to protect and strengthen the control environment while enabling transformation through AI automation and emerging technologies.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree preferably in accounting information systems or a related field

• 7 years of experience in public accounting or prior experience in external or internal audit roles focused on IT Controls

• Deep understanding of SOX Section 404 requirements and the PCAOB auditing standards (especially AS 2201)

• Prior experience working with external auditor teams and outside service providers

• Strong understanding of IT internal control principles standards and IT control frameworks

• Experience with process and control rationalization reducing redundant controls optimizing testing scope

• Experience leading and developing global professional teams with a focus on operational excellence capability building and career growth

• Ability to distill complex topics in simple terms and inspire transformational improvement in internal controls

• Experience making prioritization decisions and delivering through global teams

• Professional certification in accounting (CPA preferred) and/or IT information security such as CISA or CISSP

Even better you may have...

• Experience leading controls readiness for system implementation or enterprise modernization

• Experience developing risk and control strategies for cloud-based technologies

• Experience conducting external benchmarking and incorporating market insights into transformation roadmaps

• Ability to interpret emerging AI governance frameworks (NIST AI Risk Management Framework ISO/IEC 42001) and how they map to COSO/COBIT control objectives

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 Years Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115500-$218100.

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

For more information on salary and benefits click here: New Hire Benefits

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

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

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Required Experience:

Senior Manager