Director - Dealer Audit

Audit Director

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Ford's industry leadership. When you join us, you'll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company, including planning, manufacturing, marketing and global distribution.

In This Position...

We are seeking an experienced Audit Director to lead our global team of 25 dealer (franchise) auditors located in Dearborn, Michigan and around the world. In this role, you will develop a strategy for auditing dealers leveraging the latest technology, develop a risk-based audit plan, manage dealer marketing incentive compliance audits, act as a trusted advisor to senior management, and drive ongoing improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of controls.

What You'll Do...

Develop a strategy and operating model(s) for auditing dealership activities (compliance with the franchise agreement), leveraging data analytics, automation, professional standards, and audit technology to continuously improve audit efficiency, effectiveness, and coverage. Conduct comprehensive assessment leading to an annual risk-based dealer audit plan. Deliver the annual audit plan with rigorous review of audit working papers, findings, and recommendations for accuracy. Deliver high-quality audit reports to dealers. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including dealers, Marketing management, and other functions. Act as a trusted advisor offering proactive insights and guidance on risk management, and controls. Use relevant data to drive insightful communication with various internal stakeholders including Marketing leadership, regional management, and the Audit Committee leading to improvements in the control environment. Manage and develop a team of dealer auditors, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You'll Have...

Bachelor's degree in Business (Accounting, Finance, Marketing). 10+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or marketing incentives within a large, multinational organization. Background in automotive, dealership / franchise, or marketing incentive compliance preferred. Proven ability to lead teams and deliver operating objectives, working with cross-functional teams, and influencing stakeholders. Superior analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Understanding of internal control frameworks and professional auditing standards or a commitment to learn.

Even Better, You May Have...

CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CPA is preferred.

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 builderor 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.