Ally Accounting LEADership Development Program (ALDP) – Accounting Leadership Development

Job Description

2028 Early Talent – Accounting Leadership Talent Development Program | Ally

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at Ally, located in Detroit, Michigan. Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company that prioritizes its people and their development. This program offers recent graduates a unique opportunity to build a rewarding accounting career while pursuing an alternative path toward CPA certification, gaining hands-on experience, and developing technical expertise within a Fortune 500 company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Detroit, MI
• Pay: $80000 yearly
• Team: Controller’s organization within Ally’s Accounting LEADership Development Program
• Mission: This person will accelerate their accounting development through a three-year rotational program, making meaningful contributions across Ally’s financial operations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Business Unit & Enterprise Accounting: Support accounting and financial reporting activities across Ally’s business lines and enterprise functions.
• Tax Accounting, Planning & Reporting: Partner with tax professionals to prepare tax provisions, forecast tax expenses, and assist with tax return preparation.
• Financial Controls: Help strengthen Ally’s control environment by supporting the design and execution of internal control testing and resolving internal control matters.
• Financial Reporting: Contribute to external and regulatory reporting by assisting with SEC filings and collaborating with business partners and external auditors.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Entry-Level.
• Experience: 0+ years of experience, with graduation between December 2027 and June 2028, and an interest in pursuing Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Skills: Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills; effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: Previous accounting internship experience or relevant accounting project experience; proven initiative, curiosity, and a desire to learn; experience leading, collaborating, or contributing through academic, professional, extracurricular, volunteer, or campus activities.