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.
ResponsibilitiesWhy 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.
QualificationsQualifications 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 you'll receive in return…
As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.
Our benefits summary can be found here:
https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/na/ford/en_us/documents/corporate/careers/2026-New-Hire-Benefit-Summary-LL4.pdf
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 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.
This position is a leadership level 4.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Onsite #LI-MB3
Skills Required
- Executive-level strategy formulation and business case development
- 10+ years leading and developing large, diverse finance teams
- Strong cross-functional teamwork and strategic business partnering
- Advanced analytics capability and experience with digital automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI)
- Prior manufacturing experience
- MBA in Finance or Accounting
- Legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)
- Ability to work onsite up to four days per week if within commuting distance of a Ford hub
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.
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What We Do
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