Accounting Manager

Job Description

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.

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.

• As a member of our Corporate Accounting Team, you will gain experience and develop your skills in a variety of accounting positions that will provide you with the necessary knowledge and expertise to further advance your career.
• Throughout your career at Ford, you will have numerous opportunities within our accounting organization that will enable you to enhance your accounting skills in a variety of corporate accounting areas, such as financial reporting, U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting policy, treasury accounting, marketing and sales accounting, and Financial Services accounting.

• Perform various aspects of our accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Support the delivery of accounting-related tasks and projects.
• Research, interpret, and document technical accounting guidance.
• Create and implement ideas for automation using data analytic tools.
• Serve as accounting subject matter expert on a variety of cross‑functional activities.
• Support internal corporate audits, external audits, and statutory examinations.
• Facilitate compliance with corporate, financial, regulatory, and other policies.
• Support and ensure adherence to financial control processes and statutory reporting.
• Collaborate with team members throughout our global organization.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in accounting or auditing, with a focus on financial reporting.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role, including direct supervision of staff.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, particularly related to debt, consolidation, and cash flow.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and Sarbanes‑Oxley (S‑Oxx) compliance.
• Ability to generate ideas for improvement and implement those ideas independently.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional team members to navigate white‑space and implement solutions.

• CPA license (or Chartered Accountant).
• Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Prior Big 4 public accounting experience or equivalent experience with an SEC registrant.
• Positive, “can‑do” attitude.
• Experience with SAP.

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!

• 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.

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