Internal Control Analyst

About the role

The Corporate Internal Control Reporting Analyst will design, implement, and monitor financial and operational controls to ensure SOX compliance, mitigate risks, and foster a strong control environment. This role requires ongoing engagement with operations, involving strong collaboration, communication, analytical, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial and operational controls
• Perform annual control testing, identify control gaps, and assist in developing and executing robust remediation plans
• Support rigorous compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR) and company policies by facilitating adherence to control procedures
• Proactively identify and assess potential financial and operational risks, contributing to risk mitigation efforts
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and internal control teams to foster and maintain a strong control environment
• Cook information requests and review audit findings for internal and external audit processes
• Provide guidance and recommendations on control-related issues to business units, acting as a resource for control best practices
• Research emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in internal control to inform process enhancements
• Prepare reports and presentations on control performance, risks, and activities for leadership
• Coordinate regional and global initiatives to enhance overall control environment
• Cultivate strong working relationships with business teams, management, and audit partners

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Finance, Internal Control, or Auditing

Qualifications

• Demonstrated Leadership, Teamwork, and Collaboration skills
• Excellent Communication skills

Skills

• Experience with data modeling and visualization tools, specifically Power BI and Excel Macros/Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
• Solid understanding of the COSO framework and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
• CPA, CIA or Auditing Certification
• Experience working in a Manufacturing environment

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

Pay

• Salary grade 5: $65,100 - $109,300
• Salary grade 6: $74,300 - $124,500
• Salary grade 7: $86,600 - $144,900
• Salary grade 8: $99,100 - $166,200

Schedule

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.