Target Hiring Range (1): 105000

Target Hiring Range (2): 136000

Company Description

At Fannie Mae, futures are made. The inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to impact the future of the housing industry while being part of an inclusive team thriving in an energizing, flexible environment. Here, you will grow your career and help create access to fair, affordable housing finance.

Job Description

As a valued colleague on our team, you will guide the team and provide expertise on analyzing business transactions and financial information to determine and maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and other financial activities related to the Single-Family Loans portfolio.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE
The Finance - Accounting - Lead Associate role 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:

• Review financial information from relevant finance and accounting sources.
• Synthesize analysis of business and financial information to determine appropriate accounting treatment and record results with support from team and manager.
• Design reports and implement reporting processes to document financial results.
• Interpret analysis and explanations of financial results to ensure accuracy and support business decisions.
• Design and execute accounting and financial operations processes and related controls.
• Operate in a lead role within the team which may include training and providing leadership to staff. Assist the Accounting Manager and/or Director in team planning, assignments, and other duties as needed.

Qualifications

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experiences

• 4 years of Relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Economics
• Strong proficiency in Excel is required; includes proficiency with vlookup, pivot, sumifs functions as well as ability to import, reconcile, and validate complex data from multiple sources

Desired Experiences

• Certified as a public accountant (CPA) or functional equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in public accounting, consulting and/or financial services with previous accounting operations experience is strongly preferred
• Secondary mortgage market experience and strong understanding of the loan life cycle (e.g., acquisition, securitization, liquidation) is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of the monthly close process
• Ability to resolve issues and exceptions in a timely and professional manner; must be able to identify opportunities to streamline and automate

Additional Information

The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at careers.fanniemae.com.

Fannie Mae is a flexible hybrid company. We embrace flexibility for our employees to work where they choose, while also providing office space for in-person work if desired. At times, business need may call for on-site collaboration, which means proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless job is noted as open to remote.

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 [email protected].

The hiring range for this role is set forth on each of our job postings located on Fannie Mae's Career Site. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.