Internal Control Finance Supervisor, Ford Energy

Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid.

Why Ford Energy?
At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands.

As the Internal Control Finance Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to build and create the internal control framework from the ground up.  This is unique opportunity to influence controls and policy for a brand-new business with full end-to-end responsibility of financials statements, ledger and inventory systems, and more.

What you'll do...

Lead the team, providing guidance, coaching, development, and management to ensure the team’s success in delivering high-quality internal control services. These include:

• Root causing control gaps as you partner with Operations and Finance and leading to brainstorm, develop and execute robust Control Improvement Plans.
• Oversee annual controls tests (perform, review, or provide guidance) to ensure a robust control environment.
• Develop IT internal control processes in collaboration with the IT team.
• Proactively identify potential control gaps, particularly in high-risk areas
• Develop and train the finance and operating team to develop a control environment for Ford Energy.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements (e.g., S-Ox,).
• Supervise an internal control analyst providing mentorship and performing all required people management responsibilities.
• Annually develop and implement comprehensive internal control strategy at Ford Energy, aligned with Ford Motor’s overall internal control framework and risk management objectives.
• Collaborate with Ford Energy management, business stakeholders, and other internal control teams to identify and assess risks, both operational and financial, and develop recommendations that mitigate those risks.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external auditors, internal audit, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination of internal control activities.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in internal control, applying this knowledge to improve internal control processes and recommendations. Provide regular reporting and updates to stakeholders on internal control activities, risks, and recommendations.
   

Leadership Attributes

• Leadership – ability to drive Operational and Finance teams to results with tactful assertiveness.
• Teamwork and Flexibility – as a member of a dynamic workgroup, ability to support other team members in order to ensure balanced team workload and achievement of group objectives.
• Self-motivated and autonomous – able to work independently, seeking guidance when appropriate.
• Communication and active listening – ability to quickly understand the details around control issues while leading the discussion with Operations and Finance around potential solutions.
• Risk-based thinking - generate new ideas of how to maintain a controlled environment in a fast-paced and constantly changing enterprise.

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related fields 
• 5+ years of experience working with internal control or internal audit.
• 5+ years of experience with accounting principles, including GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• 5+ years' experience in internal control principles, standards, and best practice

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree in Business or Accounting
• Experience with Ford Motor Company’s internal control policy and procedures.
• Professional credentials – CISA, CRISC, or CIA.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience in supervising and managing a team of professionals, with a focus on excellence, development,