Senior Internal Control Analyst - SOX

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO Internal Control Framework, US GAAP, and PCAOB standards.
• Understanding and application of internal control principles, standards, and best practices.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls over financial reporting.
• Ability to execute internal control testing procedures and evaluate control effectiveness.
• Proficiency in identifying and evaluating control deficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Ability to deliver value-add recommendations to address areas of elevated risk or deficiency.
• Experience in performing periodic and ad hoc reporting of internal control testing status and results.
• Experience in collaborating with Internal Audit and external auditors.
• Experience in supporting SOX Planning activities, including the annual Risk Assessment and Scoping process.
• Experience in assisting with special projects as assigned.

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.