At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you'll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.
Position Overview:
The Finance Risk and Controls Testing team is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our growing team for non-IT SOX control testing. As a member, you are responsible for auditing the non-IT SOX controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Our testing covers business segments: Multifamily, Single Family and Investments & Capital Markets. The assessments cover a combination of process & entity level controls, and controls within accounting and operational processes that collectively provide comfort over financial reporting at Freddie Mac.
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Our Impact:
Our team is responsible for the SOX framework and testing for Freddie Mac. We evaluate the effectiveness of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting based on the review of design and operating effectiveness of controls by working closely with management and external auditors.
Your Impact:
In this role, you will be an integral part of the manual testing team and will be expected to do the following:
- Maintain a current understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation, PCAOB Standards, and other relevant guidance issued regarding Section 404 including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Manage positive and collaborative relationships with the business area team members and management, and with external auditors.
- Perform walkthroughs of the key processes and obtain in depth understanding of the risks over financial statements and related disclosures
- Perform design and operating effectiveness assessments of the controls over financial statements and related disclosures
- Document accurate, logical, and detailed workpapers clearly describing the tests, result of work performed, and conclusions reached
- Identify deficiencies in the control design and operating effectiveness
- Lead meetings and communicate assessment/audit findings with business area
- Perform status and analysis to management on the status of SOX controls and issues identified.
Qualifications:
- Typically has 2 to 4 years of experience, including previous experience in public accounting (big 4 is a plus), risk management or internal audit; other relevant experience may be considered.
- A strong technical knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Sarbanes Oxley/Internal Controls.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline or equivalent experience.
- CPA and/or CIA certification preferred
- Strong data analytics skill using the latest tools.
- Proficiency in audit methodology and risk/controls assessments.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize tasks/projects.
- Demonstrated ability to build professional relationship and rapport with clients.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of the financial services industry and the secondary mortgage markets.
Keys to Success in this Role:
- Quick learner - must have the ability to understand sophisticated areas within a short period of time & multi-task on various projects with competing deadlines.
- Solid understanding of technical accounting, financial reporting and valuation of complex financial instruments.
- Ability to take complex subjects and make it simple
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Self-motivated and takes pride in the results of their efforts
Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.
Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you'll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Time-type:Full time
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $73,000 - $109,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.