Operating Lease, Acct Mgr

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...This role provides accounting oversight for Ford Credit's Operating Lease and Company Car financial products, including supervision of one analyst. The position is responsible for researching and applying appropriate U.S. GAAP guidance, partnering with Ford Accounting Policy and PwC as needed, and managing monthly close activities such as journal entries, account reconciliations, and footnote disclosures.Key responsibilities include preparing quarterly flux analyses for senior management, operating lease titling trust monthly financial statements, and supporting 10-Q/K footnote automation in Workiva.The role also ensures SOX compliance and internal controls, responds to cross-regional accounting inquiries, and supports strategic initiatives including the Ford Credit's Tech Modernization launch, annual controls review, and annual finance manual review.You'll have...Bachelor's Degree in AccountingStrong analytical and technical accounting skillsSupervisory and leadership skillsCuriosity to explore uncharted areas of finance receivables accounting and self-confidence to deliver resultsStrong interpersonal skills and an ability to work well with cross-functional teamsStrong communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)Self-driven, ability to prioritize and advance multiple assignments simultaneouslyTechnical accounting depth with strong GAAP knowledge, since the role requires original research and defensible positions with PwC and Accounting PolicyComfort with ambiguity and the ability to build processes and frameworks where none exist yet, including willingness to explore uncharted areas of finance receivables accountingStrong organizational skills to juggle close, disclosures, flux analysis, information requests, and system launches simultaneouslyLeadership readiness for managing and developing the offshore analystStakeholder management, political savvy, and strong written, verbal, and presentation skillsAdaptability; someone resistant to change would struggleSelf-direction, prioritizing multiple assignments without heavy oversightEven better, you may have...CPA experience preferredMaster's degree in AccountingYou 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 coverageFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.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.For more information on salary and benefits, click here: New Hire BenefitsVisa 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#LI-FordCredit #LI-CS4What you'll do...Provide oversight and review of Ford Credit’s Operating Lease and Company Car financial productProvide oversight of one analystResearch and identify the proper U.S. GAAP for Ford Credit initiatives, liaise with Ford Accounting Policy and PwC as requiredReview monthly close related items, such as input of monthly journal entries and account reconciliationsReview various Ford Credit footnote disclosures and supporting schedulesPrepare high-level quarterly flux analysis supporting year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter views for senior management’s use during quarterly financial statement reviewsPrepare operating lease titling entity monthly financial statementsSupport Ford Credit 10-Q/K footnote automation in WorkivaEnsure proper internal controls and compliance with S-Ox requirementsRespond as necessary to accounting and reporting inquiries from other regions and other functional areasSupport Group Reporting launch and Tech Modernization team in their launch of AlfaSupport annual MCRP reviewSupport annual FM reviewFull timePosting Date: 2026-07-30