Internal Control Manager

Ford Motor Company

Internal Control Manager strengthening Ford’s FCSD controls across automotive parts, service, distribution, and customer experience operations. Leading risk assessment, remediation, testing, governance, and continuous monitoring.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in internal controls, risk management, and compliance, with a strong ability to analyze control gaps and develop remediation plans. Proficient in utilizing data analytics and GRC software for continuous monitoring and audit documentation within the automotive aftersales sector.

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Internal Controls ManagementCOSO Internal Control FrameworkData AnalyticsProfessional Certification (CPA, CIA, CISA)Automotive Aftersales Business Acumen

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Hard Skills

Internal AuditFinancial ReportingGAAPS-Ox ComplianceRisk AnalysisControl TestingAnomaly DetectionContinuous MonitoringChange ManagementExecutive Communication

Soft Skills

LeadershipBusiness PartnershipCollaborationIndependent WorkDynamic Environment Adaptability

Tools & Technologies

Power BIAlteryxSQLGRC SoftwareGenerative AI

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACIACISA

Industry Keywords

Automotive AftersalesParts DistributionDealer Network ProcessesWarranty AdministrationParts Supply ChainCustomer Experience Platforms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead FCSD internal control support, providing guidance, coaching, and oversight across parts, service, customer experience, distribution, and related processes
Partner with FCSD Finance and Operations leaders to identify and monitor financial, operational, compliance, and change-related risks
Analyze control gaps, develop remediation plans, and validate corrective actions
Prepare executive materials, metrics, risk themes, and governance discussion topics
Travel up to 20% to parts depots, dealerships, and other locations to understand business flows and processes
Advise on controls for new initiatives, system launches, process changes, and business model changes
Support control testing, S-Ox walkthroughs, evidence quality reviews, issue evaluation, and required control activities
Coordinate Certification and Representation activities, including off-balance sheet arrangements and internal control matters
Track control issues, audit comments, and high-risk items through closure
Develop and implement an annual FCSD control plan aligned with Ford’s internal control framework and leadership priorities
Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Internal Audit, Corporate Internal Control, Accounting, S-Ox program teams, and external auditors
Monitor emerging risks, process changes, technologies, automation opportunities, and internal control best practices
Provide regular updates on control activities, risk themes, audit matters, testing status, and remediation progress

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or Accounting
At least 7 years of experience working with internal controls in Internal Audit with a large publicly held corporation or Big 4 auditing
Experience applying the COSO Internal Control Framework
Strong understanding of accounting principles, GAAP, financial reporting requirements, S-Ox, and operational control expectations
Experience using generative AI, data analytics, GRC software, Power BI, Alteryx, or SQL for controls testing, risk analysis, audit documentation, anomaly detection, automation, and continuous monitoring
Professional certification in accounting or internal audit, such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar certification
Automotive aftersales or FCSD business acumen, including parts distribution, dealer network processes, warranty administration, parts supply chain, service, and customer experience platforms
Ability to translate audit findings, control testing results, risk themes, and remediation needs into executive-level messages, governance materials, key takeaways, and actionable plans
Demonstrated leadership and business partnership skills with senior leaders and FCSD Finance and Operations teams
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment and balance competing priorities
Experience supervising and developing professionals
Ability to assess control implications of AI adoption and partner with technology teams on responsible AI governance
Ability to shift from sample-based testing to continuous or near-real-time monitoring using analytics
Strong risk-based thinking and change management capabilities
Master’s degree in business (MBA) is listed as an additional qualification, not a requirement
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time