Ally Accounting LEADership Development Program (ALDP)

Job Description

2028 Early Talent – Accounting Leadership Talent Development Program | Ally

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Ally, located in Detroit, Michigan. Ally is a customer-centric digital financial services company, relentlessly focused on “Doing it Right” for its consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. This role is a unique opportunity for recent graduates to build a rewarding accounting career, pursue an alternative path toward CPA certification, and gain hands-on experience within a Fortune 500 company. Through this program, individuals will develop technical expertise and build a strong professional network while making meaningful contributions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Detroit, MI
• Pay: $80000 yearly
• Team: Controller’s organization
• Mission: Accelerate development and make meaningful contributions from day one through a three-year rotational program across multiple accounting functions within a Fortune 500 company.

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 expenses, and analyze the impact of tax legislation.
• Financial Controls: Help strengthen Ally’s control environment by supporting the design, planning, and execution of internal control testing.
• 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, with graduation between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Experience: 0+ years of experience, with previous accounting internship or relevant accounting project experience preferred.
• Skills: Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills; proven initiative, curiosity, and a desire to learn; effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: Experience leading, collaborating, or contributing through academic, professional, extracurricular, volunteer, or campus activities; interest in pursuing Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification; authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.