Controller NA PTO & Stamping

The North America Powertrain & Stamping Controller is a high-visibility strategic partner and trusted advisor supporting three Powertrain Directors and one Stamping Director. Serving as the primary financial co-pilot to manufacturing leadership this role translates complex data into real-time operational strategies drives profitability and champions continuous improvement across the facilities producing the backbone of all Ford vehicles.

Why This Role is Exciting

o Executive Visibility: Lead and mentor a talented finance team (including 17 plant controllers) while presenting critical insights directly to executive leadership.

o Direct Business Impact: Partner closely with manufacturing directors to shape operational strategy deliver vehicle volume and eliminate waste.

o Lean Mindset: Align deliverables with lean processes to eliminate waste streams in both manufacturing operations and financial workflows.

o Modernization Champion: Drive organizational transformation by introducing new technologies that benefit both finance and plant operations.

Your Impact (Core Responsibilities)

o Profitability & Waste Elimination: Build compelling business cases and cost roadmaps to aggressively reduce operational waste.

o Strategic Business Partnering: Collaborate with plant operations and controllers to build a world-class operating system and guide time financial decision-making.

o Capital Efficiency: Oversee review approval and optimization of non-product capital spending to ensure lowest-cost execution.

o Financial Architecture: Lead budgeting forecasting and closing processes across North American facilities while maintaining robust internal controls.

o Digital Transformation: Champion and implement modern data tools (e.g. Alteryx Power BI) to streamline and modernize the finance function.

Qualifications For This Role

o Strategy: Executive-level strategy formulation and business case development.

o Leadership: 10 years of experience leading and developing large diverse finance teams. o Partnering: Demonstrated strength in cross-functional teamwork and strategic business partnering.

o Tech Savvy: Advanced analytics capability and experience with digital automation tools.

o Industry & Education: Prior manufacturing experience is recommended; an MBA in Finance or Accounting is preferred.

What youll receive in return

As part of the Ford family youll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO retirement savings and stock investment plans incentive compensation and much more. Youll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

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may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a leadership level 4.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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