Hybrid Director – Dealer Audit

at Ford Motor Company

• Job title: Director – Dealer Audit
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dearborn, United States

About the role

• Director of Dealer Audit leading a global team of auditors at Ford. Developing audit strategies and managing compliance for dealers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategy and operating model(s) for auditing dealership activities (compliance with the franchise agreement), leveraging data analytics, automation, professional standards, and audit technology to continuously improve audit efficiency, effectiveness, and coverage.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment leading to an annual risk-based dealer audit plan. Deliver the annual audit plan with rigorous review of audit working papers, findings, and recommendations for accuracy. Deliver high-quality audit reports to dealers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including dealers, Marketing management, and other functions. Act as a trusted advisor offering proactive insights and guidance on risk management, and controls.
• Use relevant data to drive insightful communication with various internal stakeholders including Marketing leadership, regional management, and the Audit Committee leading to improvements in the control environment.
• Manage and develop a team of dealer auditors, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business (Accounting, Finance, Marketing).
• 10+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or marketing incentives within a large, multinational organization.
• Background in automotive, dealership / franchise, or marketing incentive compliance preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver operating objectives, working with cross-functional teams, and influencing stakeholders.
• Superior analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of internal control frameworks and professional auditing standards or a commitment to learn.
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CPA is preferred.

Benefits

• 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.