Accounting Policy Senior Analyst

In This Position...

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 a 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. 

What You'll Do...

• 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 analytics tools
• Serve as an 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

You'll have...

• CPA license (or Chartered Accountant) with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting required
• 3 years of experience in accounting or auditing, with a focus on financial reporting
• 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-Ox) 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
   

Even Better, You May Have...

• Prior Big 4 public accounting experience or equivalent experience with an SEC registrant 
• Positive, “can-do” attitude
• Experience with SAP and/or Group Reporting