Finance Supervisor, Tariffs

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Dearborn, MI, USA
Hybrid
113K-213K Annually
Mid level
Automotive
The Role
Lead tariff financial operations by reviewing, approving, and tracking complex supplier claims and credits. Establish and refine processes for accruals, payments, reconciliations, and credit recovery. Provide forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting integrity; partner cross-functionally with operations, legal, and accounting. Drive mitigation strategies, governance, and supplier compliance while managing a large tariff portfolio and advising senior stakeholders on financial impacts.
Summary Generated by Built In

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Ford’s industry leadership. When you join us, you’ll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company, including planning, manufacturing, marketing and global distribution.

In this position... 

Our Finance team is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Tariff Financial Specialist to play a critical role in managing the significant and evolving financial impact of tariffs. 

This strategic position is essential for establishing and refining robust processes to track, review, and approve tariff-related claims and credits, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a highly dynamic environment. You'll be at the forefront of a new and growing area of financial complexity, directly impacting our profitability and financial reporting integrity.

The tariff market is exceptionally volatile and constantly evolving, requiring continuous process establishment and refinement. This role will manage a substantial financial portfolio, including currently tracking authorized supplier claims equating to over $1 billion in value. Furthermore, you will be instrumental in establishing processes to track Tariff Credits. 

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

  • Thought leadership capabilities. You're not afraid to lead a team and challenge the status quo, bring innovative ideas to complex tariff and trade challenges, and guide strategic discussions with senior stakeholders on financial implications.
  • Lead the review, approval, and tracking of complex tariff-related supplier claims and credits, including in-depth analysis, reconciliation, and ensuring policy/regulatory adherence.
  • Establish and refine robust processes for managing tariff accruals, payments, and credit recovery, collaborating cross-functionally (operations, legal, accounting).
  • Guarantee the integrity of tariff-related financial reporting, including preparing accruals, managing reconciliations, and explaining financial impacts.
  • Provide critical financial forecasting of future tariff impacts and accruals, offering strategic leadership on potential changes to optimize outcomes.
  • Partner with operating teams, participate in daily governance, and align on compliance efforts with suppliers to mitigate tariff impacts.
  • Perform timely financial analysis and lead projects on tariff impacts, trends, mitigation strategies (e.g., policy changes, duty drawback, supplier compliance), and opportunities
Qualifications

You'll have...

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related business-centered degree.
  • 3+years of progressive experience in financial analysis, accounting, trade compliance, or a related commercial role, preferably within a large multinational organization.

Even better, you may have...

  • Experience leading a team
  • Experience with PowerBI, Power Applications, AI Tools.
  • Experience in international trade, customs, or supply chain finance.
  • Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $112,680-212,760.     

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
  • 3+ years progressive experience in financial analysis, accounting, trade compliance, or related commercial role
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States (verification required at hire)
  • Ability to commute and be onsite four or more days per week (hybrid role)
  • Experience leading a team
  • Experience with PowerBI, Power Applications, AI Tools
  • Experience in international trade, customs, or supply chain finance
  • Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Dearborn, MI
175,633 Employees
Year Founded: 1903

What We Do

Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.

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