Job Title: Finance Reporting Advisor
Type: Full Time
Location: Washington DC (Hybrid)
Job Description:
- Mentor associates provide constructive feedback to employees and assist other financial reporting team members.
- Oversee gathering of and/or collaborate with internal teams to gather required information and meet reporting timelines.
- Draft financial driver language and MD&A that is well written organized and in a manner that is meaningful to the audience.
- Present and explain complex material to the financial reporting team and other stakeholder groups within the organization.
- Communicate with external auditors as needed ensuring key deliverables are met.
- Review reports for accuracy and timeliness provide insightful analysis and explain reporting results.
- Research and implement new accounting standards under U.S GAAP and other public company regulations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to Financial Reporting.
- Stay current with industry best practices to ensure consistent with industry benchmarks.
- Advocate for process improvements including identifying and leading the implementation of opportunities where technology can achieve automation and/or simplification.
- Required Qualifications:
- 6 years in public accounting or financial reporting at a publicly traded company
- Licensed CPA or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree and/or masters degree in Accounting or Finance
- Collective capabilities for leadership including leading teams giving feedback facilitating meetings and coaching and mentoring
- Skilled in managing and engaging stakeholders customers and vendors building relationship networks etc.
- Experience researching regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance with those requirements particularly with respect to knowledge and understanding of GAAP and SEC requirements
- Ability to develop a solid understanding of Fannie Maes business model with the ability to explain financial results in a meaningful way; must have strong verbal and written communication skills
- Working with people with different functional expertise respectfully and cooperatively to work toward a common goal
- Experience analyzing data to identify trends or relationships to inform conclusions about the data
- Skilled in Excel
- Experience using accounting software such as Workiva and/or Workday (preferred)