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Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago

Controller

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Controller for its Ford Credit Bank, which will provide innovative banking solutions. The role involves leadership in the accounting department, overseeing financial reporting, managing complex accounting functions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies.

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Responsibilities

Key role managing the bank's financial reporting
Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements and board reports, ensuring compliance with GAAP
Maintain and update all FDICIA and SOX-related controls, tests, and documentation
Maintain GL chart of accounts for the bank
Review daily/weekly/monthly general ledger reconciliations and manual general ledger entries
Manage month-end and year-end financial close activities
Engage with external auditors and regulatory agencies (e.g., FDIC, UDFI)
Prepare regulatory reports (e.g., Call Report, Summary of Deposits), annual audited financial statement reports, tax documentation, and work papers
Manage the Accounting team, ensuring optimal efficiency and service
Maintain accounting policies, processes, and procedures, including appropriate internal controls over financial reporting
Manage all aspects of identifying and reporting Regulation W 23A and 23B transactions
Work with Treasury to ensure 23A exposures are properly collateralized and that 23B requirements are met
Assist with the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model, including credit risk analysis and methodology and ensure CECL entries are recorded correctly
Assist the CFO in analyzing and recommending efficiencies and cost improvements
Identify and pledge appropriate collateral using segregated accounts for Federal Reserve and FHLB borrowings
Review and advise on all third-party vendor relationships including affiliate service agreements (SLAs), invoices, and transaction activity
Calculate and report capital ratios and legal lending limits
Assist with annual business plan preparation

Qualification

Certified Public AccountantBanking industry experienceRegulatory reporting knowledgeAccounting principles knowledgeAnalytical skillsComputer skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsStrategic-thinking skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
Minimum 7 years of experience in a senior-level accounting position in the banking industry (audit experience in banking at a public accounting firm may be included)
Minimum 7 years with regulatory safety and soundness examinations or similar experience
Strong understanding of bank regulatory reporting
Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Broad knowledge of accounting principles and practices in banking
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
Excellent computer skills

Preferred

Master's degree in accounting

Benefits

Generous PTO
Retirement
Savings and stock investment plans
Incentive compensation
Much more

Company

Ford Motor Company

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We don't just make history -- we make the future.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$16.23B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B

Leadership Team

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James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
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Efrat Barit
COO
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