Job Abstract

The Accounting Policy and External Reporting group in Freddie Mac’s Finance Division is responsible for establishing accounting policy for the Company and preparing external financial reports. The team is seeking an Accounting Policy and External Reporting Professional to assist with the external financial reporting matters for the Company. The candidate will support the preparation, analysis, and filing of Freddie Mac’s financial results. This role requires collaboration with business partners, as well as other members of the Accounting Policy and External Reporting team.

Our Impact:

The Accounting Policy and External Reporting group is responsible for establishing accounting policy for the Company and preparing external financial reports.

External financial reporting for quarterly and annual SEC filings

• Support the preparation of the Company’s external financial reports (i.e., 10-Ks and 10-Qs).
• Prepare and distribute accurate and complete data requests to data providers in a timely manner.
• Aggregate financial information provided by data providers for disclosure in the Company’s external financial reports.
• Engage regularly with the data providers to request and/or obtain further clarification on financial information.
• Assist in creating new disclosures as needed.

Management, Board, and FHFA reporting

• Support the preparation of quarterly management and Board reports.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual FHFA reports.

Ad hoc tasks and requests

• Develop and maintain the integrity of the financial reporting processes and controls in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Explain results and controls to multiple review parties, such as Internal and External Audit groups.
• Assist with benchmarking projects.
• Help manage other ad hoc requests.

• Demonstrated ability to success in an accounting-related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree
• Familiarity with Workiva's Wdesk software (preferred)

Keys to Success in this Role:

• 2 to 4 years of experience in an accounting-related field
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand issues and aggregate information.
• Strong analytical skills.

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.

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