2027 Early Talent

About the Role

The Ally Accounting Leadership Talent Development Program (ALDP) offers an alternative path to obtaining the CPA designation while working full-time within the Controller’s functions of a Fortune 500 company. This program provides recent college graduates with a cross-functional, enterprise-wide learning experience through 10 possible rotational opportunities. Over three years, participants will advance through three different 12-month rotations within the Controller’s function in Detroit, Michigan.

Program Start Date: June 15, 2027

The Work Itself

The ALDP offers three 12-month rotational opportunities in the following areas:

• Business Unit & Enterprise Accounting: Accounting and reporting for Ally Business Lines and Enterprise Functions, including Automotive Finance, Corporate Finance, Ally Invest, Corporate Consolidations, Debt, and Capital Markets.
• Tax Accounting, Planning & Reporting: Preparing the tax provision and related disclosures, forecasting tax expense and its components, preparing and filing tax returns, and evaluating the impact of current and proposed tax laws.
• Financial Controls: Designing, planning, and executing testing over internal controls, testing and related governance of account reconciliations, and efficiently and effectively resolving internal control matters.
• Financial Reporting: Preparation of reports filed with the SEC (Forms 10-K/Q, 8-K, etc.), preparation of various documents for regulatory and industry reporting, and coordination with external auditors.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in three 12-month rotational assignments within the Controller's function.
• Engage in accounting and reporting for various business lines and enterprise functions.
• Prepare tax provisions, forecasts, and tax returns.
• Design and execute testing over internal controls.
• Prepare financial reports for SEC and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate with external auditors.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be graduating between June 2026 and July 2027.
• Seniors or post-graduate students (graduating between December 2026 and June 2027) pursuing an undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study, such as Accounting and Business Administration with plans to obtain their CPA is preferred.
• Previous accounting internship experience is preferred.
• Demonstrate a combination of academic aptitude, quantitative skills, intrinsic motivation, creative problem-solving, and advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 0+ years of experience.
• High school Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Compensation

• Base Pay Rate: $80,000 USD.
• Eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.