Controller, NA PTO & Stamping

Ford Motor Company

Ford finance controller partnering with North American manufacturing leaders. Leading 17 plant controllers, profitability initiatives, capital efficiency, financial planning, and digital transformation.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading finance teams, strategic business partnering, and advanced analytics to drive operational efficiency and financial decision-making. Proficient in implementing modern data tools and aligning financial workflows with lean manufacturing processes.

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Executive-Level Strategy FormulationBusiness Case DevelopmentAdvanced Analytics CapabilityDigital Automation ToolsBudgeting And Forecasting

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Hard Skills

Financial Insights PresentationOperational Strategy DevelopmentCost Roadmap CreationInternal Controls MaintenanceCapital Spending Optimization

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCross-Functional TeamworkStrategic Business Partnering

Tools & Technologies

AlteryxPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

MBA In FinanceMBA In Accounting

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing ExperienceLean ProcessesOrganizational Transformation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and mentor a finance team, including 17 plant controllers
Present critical financial insights directly to executive leadership
Partner with manufacturing directors to shape operational strategy, deliver vehicle volume, and eliminate waste
Align deliverables with lean processes to eliminate waste in manufacturing operations and financial workflows
Drive organizational transformation through technologies benefiting finance and plant operations
Build business cases and cost roadmaps to reduce operational waste
Collaborate with plant operations and controllers to build a world-class operating system and guide timely financial decision-making
Oversee review, approval, and optimization of non-product capital spending
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and closing processes across North American facilities
Maintain robust internal controls
Champion and implement modern data tools such as Alteryx and Power BI

Requirements

What you’ll need

Executive-level strategy formulation and business case development
10+ years of experience leading and developing large, diverse finance teams
Demonstrated cross-functional teamwork and strategic business partnering
Advanced analytics capability
Experience with digital automation tools
Prior manufacturing experience recommended
MBA in Finance or Accounting preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation
Generous PTO
Retirement, savings and stock investment plans
Incentive compensation
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
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
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
Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
Paid time off and option to purchase additional vacation time
Opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition