About the role

Corporate Internal Control Analyst leveraging data analytics for compliance at Ford Motor Company. Joining a forward-thinking team promoting a strong control environment across global operations.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial (ICFR) and operational controls to ensure compliance with SOX, GDPR, and company policies.
Execute annual control testing cycles, identify control gaps or failures, and partner with business owners to develop and execute robust remediation plans.
Leverage advanced data tools (Power BI, Excel Macros/VBA, Qlik) to automate control monitoring, visualize risk data, and streamline reporting processes.
Proactively identify potential financial and operational risks, providing guidance and best-practice recommendations to business units to mitigate issues before they become audit findings.
Serve as a primary liaison between business stakeholders and external/internal auditors (including Big 4 partners), coordinating information requests and reviewing audit findings.
Cultivate strong working relationships with diverse global teams, participating in regional initiatives to enhance the overall control environment and culture.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
3+ years of relevant professional experience in Finance, Internal Control, External Auditing, or Risk Advisory.
Solid understanding of the COSO framework, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, and internal control principles.
Experience with data modeling and visualization tools, specifically Microsoft Power BI and Excel (including Macros/VBA).
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, communicate complex compliance issues to non-finance stakeholders, and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or an MBA.
CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) are highly valued.
Prior experience in a "Big 4" Public Accounting firm (Audit or Risk Advisory practice).
Advanced proficiency with SQL (querying and data manipulation) and Qlik Sense.
Previous experience in a large-scale manufacturing, automotive, or heavy industrial environment with complex supply chains.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies or Project Management Professional (PMP) concepts.

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.