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Fannie Mae · 2 days ago

Finance - Accounting - Lead Associate

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$109K/yr - $142K/yr

4+ years exp

Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance, seeking to expand access to homeownership and affordable rental housing. The Finance - Accounting - Lead Associate will advise on data sources, design reports, and ensure the accuracy of financial information to support business decisions.

Financial Services

Comp. & Benefits

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

Qualification

Excel proficiencyAccounting knowledgeFinancial reportingCPA certificationData analysisCommunicationConflict resolution

Required

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

Preferred

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