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 master's 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 Mae's 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)