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Internal Audit Senior Director
Freddie Mac
Mc Lean, VA, United States
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Position Overview
If you appreciate the complexity of Technical Accounting , this Audit Director position will be of interest to you. If you are convinced that sound risk management is a key part of a company’s success, this position may align with your perspective. And if you enjoy a working environment that puts a premium on reliability, collaboration, and knowledge, you will feel right at home. As an Internal Audit Senior Director, you will interface with Executive Management, manage key relationships with the business and be responsible for the audit coverage of Finance division within Freddie Mac.
This role is part of the broader Multifamily (MF), Finance and Capital audit team. Audit coverage includes end-to-end processes for Multifamily division, financial reporting and valuation of complex financial instruments across business segments, regulatory and economic capital, and framework for measuring corporate profitability. The individual must have a solid understanding of these concepts with an emphasis on technical accounting.
Job responsibilities:
• Lead multiple financial audit projects simultaneously, including audit plans,
follow ups, and pre-implementation reviews
• Develop a strategic vision to enhance and clarify the framework for how the
• Internal Audit division covers financial reporting risk
• Set a vision and provide direction for team and division
• Liaison and partner with SOX testing team and External Auditor
• Represent the division with Senior Management, External Auditor, Regulator, and other key stakeholders
• Understand the information needs of executive management and keep them informed
• Play a leading role in the development and career pathing for current team and other internal audit professionals
Qualifications
• Typically has 15+ years of experience, including 10+ years of previous experience in public accounting, risk management, internal audit or other relevant experience and 8+ years of management experience
• Solid understanding of the financial services industry, including experience in Accounting Policy, Controller’s Group or equivalent.
• Experience auditing financial institutions with a focus on financial risk.
• Proficiency in audit methodology and risk/controls assessments.
• Experience managing and developing finance professionals.
• Executive communications skills (both oral and written).
• Requires CIA or CPA certification
Keys to success in the role
• Solid understanding of technical accounting, financial reporting and valuation of complex financial instruments.
• Inspiring leader to peers and junior audit professionals
• Ability to make the complex simple and focus on the big picture
Top 3 Personal Competencies to Possess
• Leadership: Set and execute upon a clear vision, strategy, and/or goals
• Partnership: Build trust and strong partnerships within the team and internal business areas.
• Growth and Development: Develop the team (and help others) to be better contributors and leaders
Preferred Skills
• Financial Institution or Big 4 advisory experience
• Advanced accounting degree or experience in Technical Accounting
Closing Statement
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. Freddie Mac is an equal opportunity and top diversity employer. EOE, M/F/D/V.