Senior Internal Control Analyst - SOX

Senior Internal Control Analyst

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.

The Ford Motor Credit Company team helps put people behind the wheels of great Ford and Lincoln vehicles. By partnering with dealerships, we provide financing, personalized service and professional expertise to thousands of dealers and millions of customers in over one hundred countries around the world.

In this position...

The Internal Control Department's mission is to sustain a robust control environment through disciplined evaluation, enhancement, and insight. We play an integral role in facilitating the Company's compliance with SOX, operational, and regulatory requirements, and in the enhancement of the Company's critical business processes.

As a member of the Global SOX Team within Ford Credit Internal Control, the Senior Internal Control Analyst will support all aspects of our Annual SOX Program, from supporting the design and implementation of controls, evaluation of control effectiveness, identification of results, to delivery of value-add recommendations. This individual will work as part of a global team, collaborate with Internal Audit and external auditors, and provide tactful and meaningful delivery of results to various levels of Company leadership.

As a Senior Internal Control Analyst, you will contribute directly to Internal Control's vision: to be recognized as a value-add and trusted advisor, and partner to the business.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of effective internal controls over financial reporting as part of the Company's Annual SOX Program.
• Execute internal control testing procedures to evaluate, conclude upon, and enhance Ford Credit's global control environment and internal control over financial reporting.
• Identify and evaluate control deficiencies and improvement opportunities, providing professional and tactful communication of results.
• Deliver value-add recommendations to address areas of elevated risk or deficiency and to enhance business productivity and efficiency.
• Perform periodic and ad hoc reporting of internal control testing status and results, interfacing with various levels of Company leadership.
• Support and partner with Internal Audit and external auditors as necessary.
• Collaborate with individuals across various departments and functions, utilizing interpersonal skills to achieve cooperation and consensus.
• Support SOX Planning activities as assigned, including the annual Risk Assessment and Scoping process, and ongoing coordination with Management.
• Assist in the performance of special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• 6+ years of experience in public accounting and/or professional internal auditing or internal controls work.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• CIA, CPA, or equivalent certification required, or actively pursuing.
• Technical skills include knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO Internal Control Framework, US GAAP, and PCAOB standards.
• Strong understanding and demonstrated application of internal control principles, standards, and best practices.

Even better, you may have...

• High degree of motivation and strong work ethic with the ability to excel in a team environment and work independently.
• Proven ability to manage several projects concurrently, delivering high-quality and timely results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact positively and build relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Advanced technical and analytical skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency and advanced Excel skills.

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 5 through 8 ranges from $65,100-166,200.

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.

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.