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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.

In this position...

+ We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Director, Internal Control – Ford Credit to architect and lead a modern control environment that enables strategic innovation while safeguarding our global operations.This leader will oversee the development, implementation, and evolution of IT, operational, and S-Ox internal controls across the company.

+ The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of internal control principles, standards, and best practices, as well as excellent leadership, analytical, communication, and project management skills.

+ This role will report to the Ford Credit VP, Accounting with matrix reporting to the Ford Head of Global Internal Control, requiring strong collaboration and communication with both groups.

What you'll do...

+ Strategic Leadership and Global Team Development

+ Drive the evolution of our global internal control framework to not only ensure compliance but also to proactively provide value during business transformation and strategic growth.

+ Lead, mentor, and empower a global team of 30 professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, business partnership, and continuous professional growth.

+ Develop and implement a comprehensive internal control strategy, aligned with Ford Credit’s risk management objectives and the broader Ford Global Internal Control framework.

+ Risk Mitigation and Control Framework Execution

+ Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls.

+ Apply a deep understanding of financial services products (e.g., retail/commercial lending, leasing, securitization) to tailor control frameworks that address specific industry risks related to credit, compliance, and operations.

+ Ensure that all control activities are compliant with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements (e.g., S-Ox, GDPR).

+ Champion increased usage of data analytics to proactively identify risks, detect anomalies, and provide deeper insights into the effectiveness of the control environment.

+ Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

+ Collaborate with senior leaders in IT, Risk, and Compliance, as well as other business stakeholders, to identify, assess, and develop mitigation strategies for key risks.

+ Work with cross-functional issue owners to analyze control deficiencies, identify systemic root causes and facilitate the development of comprehensive and timely remediation plans that holistically address the issue and prevent recurrence.

+ Develop and maintain strong relationships with external auditors and internal audit partners to ensure effective communication and coordination of internal control activities.

+ Executive Reporting and Continuous Improvement

+ Deliver a clear and compelling narrative on the health of the control environment to the Ford Credit Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and executive leadership, translating complex control data into strategic insights and actionable recommendations.

+ Stay up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in internal control to continuously improve our processes and recommendations.

You'll have...

+ Bachelor's degree -- preferably in Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

+ At least 10 years of progressive experience in internal controls, internal audit, or Big 4 auditing or consulting, with significant exposure to the financial services or banking industry.

+ Experience with the COSO Internal Control framework.

+ 4 years of experience in supervising and managing a team of professionals, with a focus on excellence, development, and growth.

+ Professional certification in accounting or auditing (CPA or CIA) and/or IT security (e.g. CISA, CISSP, or CISM).

Even better, you may have...

+ Master’s degree in business, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

+ Strong understanding of accounting principles, including GAAP and financial reporting requirements.

+ Strong understanding of internal control principles, standards, and best practices (such as ISO 27001).

+ Demonstrated executive presence, with the ability to influence and build consensus among senior executives, peers, and external stakeholders.

+ Excellent leadership, analytical, and project management skills.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong collaboration and communication skills.

+ Experience with cloud-based technologies, risk and controls.

+ Experience with agile development methodologies.

+ Solid business acumen and understanding of financial services products and operations.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

+ 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.

This position is a leadership level 5.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5SP1

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-FordCredit \#LI-MK2

**Requisition ID** : 53983