Manager of Financial Reporting (4561)

Company Description :

Our client provides a reliable source of affordable mortgage financing across the country.

Job Description

The inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to impact the future of the housing industry while being part of an inclusive team thriving in an energizing, flexible environment.

Here, you will grow your career and help create access to fair, affordable housing finance.

As a valued leader on our team, you will manage a team who is responsible for using various data sources to design and develop reports that meet required formats or expected standards, as well as create and implement schedules for following a reporting cadence.

In this role, you will develop and implement procedures and processes for verifying reports to ensure information is accurate and descriptive of the data, and that they fulfill the business need.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

The Financial Reporting Manager role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities :

• Manage the team responsible for the preparation of external financial statements and MD&A in accordance with U.S. GAAP as well as monthly analytics.
• Provide coaching and skills development to direct reports and provide support to other financial reporting team members.
• Oversee gathering of and / or collaborate with internal teams to gather required information and meet reporting timelines.
• 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 opportunities where technology can achieve automation and / or simplification.

Qualifications

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experiences

• 6 years progressive experience in big-4 public accounting or financial reporting at a publicly traded company
• Licensed CPA or equivalent

Desired Experiences

• Bachelor 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)
30+ days ago