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Job Description The Controller’s division at Fannie Mae is fast paced, with dedicated individuals all working for the betterment of the housing industry and doing their part to support our mission. ??The team is?responsible for all aspects of accounting operations, including the timely and accurate accounting and reporting of Fannie Mae’s loans, mortgage-backed securities, and single-family real estate owned properties, as well as funding and risk management instruments. ?As part of this team, you will engage with highly motivated professionals who seek to continuously learn, grow and add value to the organization every day.??These are talented professionals like yourself – accountants, as well as?financial and economic modelers and analysts who?perform?related financial functions such as pricing valuations, credit reserves, and forecasts of home prices.??The work is complex, interesting, and will stretch your knowledge of how a robust accounting system handles an immensenumberof transactions throughout the life of a mortgage loan.
As a valued colleague on our team,you will?have the opportunity to support?accounting functions in Loan Accounting, Capital Markets?and Multifamily Accounting and Financial Reporting through?Fannie Mae’s?rotational program which will allow you to further?expand andenhanceyour skills, expertise, and continue?your?career?development.??Are you ready to join the leading source of mortgage financing and help shape the future of the industry??
THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE
An Accountingrole in our Controller’s Organization will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:
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Partner in assessing operational impacts of key business activities that underly accounting responsibilities.
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Develop reports to document assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and/or other financialactivities andresults.
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Gather, document, and maintain financial information from relevant finance and accounting sources.
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Perform deep analytics and reporting onbusiness and financial informationto provide insights to stakeholders,make projections of prospective financial performance?and determine appropriate treatment.
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Interact, collaborate, and problem solve directly with finance and key business partners, including?finance, accounting, and legal teams, as well as internal and external auditors.
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Design and execute accounting and financial operations processes and related controls.
Qualifications THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
Minimum Required Experience
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2 years
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Advanced proficiency in Excel required
Desired Experience
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Bachelor’s?degree or equivalent
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Area of study in Accounting, Business, Finance or Economics
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Certified?as a public accountant?(CPA)?or functional equivalent
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4 years of experience in public accounting, consulting and/or financial services preferred
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Previous operational accounting experience in a large company setting
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Demonstrated ability to work with and challenge business contacts to interpret issues and properly apply financeand accountingprinciples in operational processes, systems, and reporting
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Strong understanding of the monthly close process
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Ability to resolve issues and exceptions in a timely and professional manner
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Ability to identify opportunities to streamline and automate
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Strong analytical and communication skillswith the ability tointeract andcollaboratewith employees at all levels, including senior management
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Experience with?robust reporting tools?such as?Tableau?and?Business Objects?to visualize and analyze data
Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the application process, email us at ~~~.
