Sr. Manager, Warranty at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Warranty Accounting, Financial Analysis, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Negotiation Skills, Analytical Skills, Business Acumen, Digital Finance Technologies, Regulatory Compliance, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Agility, Operational Alignment, Forecasting

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Ensure adherence to warranty Rules of the Road, accounting guidelines and internal controls governing warranty reserves and expenses Develop annual business plans and budgets, and monthly forecasts ensuring operational alignment and buy-in to warranty projections and forecasts, while driving operational warranty cost improvements Manage monthly and quarterly warranty close processes and quarterly external benchmarking analysis Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the progress and success of warranty financials Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with senior leaders in our quality organization, FCSD, finance teams, global data and analytics, and other business units Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex technical warranty accounting concepts into clear, impactful insights for audiences with varying levels of warranty accounting knowledge. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, highly engaged team of warranty finance professionals, fostering a culture of strong controls, continuous improvement, innovation, and agility Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. 10 years of progressive experience in finance, consulting, or operations, with strong analytical skills and business acumen. 5 years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams. Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent advanced degree. Proven experience working closely with executive leadership, demonstrating exceptional executive-level stakeholder management and influencing skills. Superior presentation, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and make compelling recommendations to all levels of the organization. Familiarity with digital finance technologies, including AI, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), advanced analytics, and modern ERP systems Understanding of financial regulatory compliance standards pertaining to warranty such as SOX, IFRS, and GAAP. Ability to multi-task, change priorities quickly, manage competing deadlines, and thrive in an evolving environment Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. 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 builder or 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 Year's Day Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: BENEFITS Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to warranty rules and guidelines while developing business plans and budgets. Manage warranty close processes and report on key performance indicators to track financial success.