Auditor

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.

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

In this position...

• Join our dynamic Internal Audit (IA) team, where you will apply and develop expertise in our risk-based audit methodology, supporting engagements through their entire lifecycle - from pre-planning through execution and final report publication.
• You will gain unparalleled exposure to the Company's complex and diverse operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior leaders. Our team operates in full compliance with IA standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors' (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Your work will involve:
  • Strategic Impact: Contributing to the assurance that our financial, operational, strategic, and compliance policies and procedures are effectively designed and operating as intended.
  • Analytical Acumen: Conducting in-depth client interviews to identify key business risks and their corresponding controls, applying analytical techniques to quantify potential impacts to the Company.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Actively participating in critical communication and review forums with IA management, operational leadership, internal control partners, and other key stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and transparent audit process.
  • Continuous Learning: Engage in a continuous learning environment, working on challenging projects that will expand your knowledge of the Company's operations, automotive industry, and internal audit best practices.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Audit Execution & Documentation: Partner with operational subject matter experts to gain a comprehensive understanding of business processes. Proactively identify, analyze, and test high-risk processes and controls, documenting test procedures, findings, and evidence meticulously within our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) system.
• Insightful Communication: Effectively articulate audit findings and observations, collaborating with IA management and audit clients to ensure a clear understanding and alignment on identified gaps and risks.
• Project Leadership: For designated audits or phases, seize the opportunity to assume "Audit Lead" responsibilities, including:
  • Directly communicating and coordinating planning efforts.
  • Lead the presentation of audit scope, communicate observations and findings at client status meetings.
  • Facilitate audit report reviews during client closing conferences, discussing high-risk and medium-risk comments and recommendations.
  • Lead reviews with Internal Audit leadership.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration with a focus on Accounting/Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, or a relevant risk assurance role.
• Demonstrated understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify root causes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to obtain a relevant professional certification (e.g., CIA, CISA) within a specified timeframe.

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience within the automotive industry, particularly within finance, operations, or manufacturing functions.
• Professional certification(s) (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE).
• Experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) systems and data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, Tableau, Power BI, SQL).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive risk-control mindset with a genuine interest in contributing to the Company's enterprise risk management process and continuous improvement initiatives.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 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 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.

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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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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. #LI-Hybrid

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