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BlueOval SK Senior Audit Manager in Arlington, Tennessee
Introduction to BlueOval SK
At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.
Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.
The Audit Senior Manager at BlueOval SK will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
The Audit Senior Manager will lead the development of a risk based audit plan for financial and operational matters and provide leadership, strategic direction and guidance to the Company through findings and control enhancements. The role will report to the Chair of the Audit Committee and administratively to the General Counsel.
This role requires a hands-on collaborative executive to provide guidance in order to improve organizational effectiveness and reduce control weaknesses for the Company in the areas of governance, risk, internal controls and over financial reporting (SOX and KSOX). This is a critical leadership position within the company and will be responsible for working and collaborating with the Internal Controls, Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance Teams. The role will ensure that projects are executed in accordance with the IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards, other internal control standards and in line with the Company’s Code of Conduct.
To be successful in this role, the Audit Senior Manager will need to bring high levels of collaboration, cross cultural sensitivities and effective communication to work with all levels of the business and across multiple departments and functions.
In particular the role will :
Develop a risk-based audit plan covering financial, operational as well as strategic risks and advise management through key risk insights and control enhancements.
Execute the audit plan in order to reduce risk, enhance governance, and improve the control environment for the Company’s business units and functional departments.
Implement tools and processes to drive the Audit function and provide independent and objective assurance and advice on all matters related to the achievement of objectives as the third line of defense in the Company’s risk and governance structure.
Share knowledge and insights gained through experience and benchmarking to enhance the Company’s corporate governance, compliance initiatives and to raise awareness of the audit function and internal controls.
Support the enterprise risk management program and assist risk owners in identifying risk drivers, scenarios, risk mitigation and potential gaps and corrective actions.
Assist with developing departmental strategies, policies, and initiatives to drive best-in-class internal audit and risk management practices and to promote innovative thinking and initiatives to drive continuous improvement
Create a culture of collaboration, diversity, accountability and results based continuous improvement.
Other:
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner, or other related certification
10+ years Audit and Internal Controls experience.
Demonstrated independence and sound judgment over process control issues
Capability to interact with Board Level management and Executive Leadership
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks within tight deadlines
Strong skills in relationship building, problem solving and timely problem escalation
Willingness to quickly understand a complex business and technology environment, and associated process controls
Ability to write and speak clearly, concisely and persuasively
Preferred Requirements:
Experience with a diverse, global manufacturing organization of appropriate scale and complexity.
Experience with contemporary audit tools, including AuditBoard, data analytics, strongly preferred
Willingness to travel within the the US as necessary (approximately 20-40%)
About BlueOval SK
At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence. We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.
The Opportunity
Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.
For more information about BlueOval SK plans, please Follow this link.
What you’ll receive in return:
As part of the BlueOval SK family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we’d love to have you join us.
Benefits include:
401k plan with retirement planning services
401k company matching after completing three months of service
Medical and prescription drug coverage
Dental and vision coverage
Preventative Care
Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance
Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO
Parental Leave
Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program
Climate-controlled working environment
For a full list of benefits, visit our website:
https://blueovalsk.com/opportunities
Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.
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