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Accounting Policy Specialist II (Ref: 30046)
Sector, Sub Sector: Other
Compliance Type: Regulatory/Compliance
Expertise: -
Company: Fannie Mae
Location: Washington , District Of Columbia Americas, United States
Employment Type: Part Time
Job Description:

THE COMPANY



Fannie Mae exists to expand affordable housing and bring global capital to local communities in order to serve the U.S. housing market. Today, our focus is on preventing foreclosures, making mortgages and rental housing as affordable as possible, and supporting the housing recovery. We are rapidly building and realigning our company to better serve the market as we support the Administration's Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan.



Join our dedicated, diverse, high-performing workforce and put your unique talents to good use as we work with our partners to advance our nation's housing recovery.



For more information about Fannie Mae and our career opportunities, visit www.fanniemae.com.



JOB INFORMATION

 

This Senior Manager of Accounting Policy will work with his/her Director and peers to ensure up-to-date company-wide accounting policies in compliance with relevant authoritative accounting literature.  The Senior Manager will interact with internal customers (e.g., business units, Accounting Operations and financial reporting) to understand new transactions/business changes, research technical accounting literature and provide applicable accounting guidance.  The Senior Manager will also contribute to special projects and may operate in a lead role within the team. 





KEY JOB FUNCTIONS




  • Evaluate new business initiatives, products and changes to the business through interaction with internal customers, understanding the facts and researching applicable technical accounting guidance

  • Write accounting policy memos documenting facts and applicable accounting policy guidance and discuss proposed accounting guidance with Directors, VPs and others within Accounting Policy

  • Address implementation issues and questions

  • Interact and coordinate with consultants, auditors, and other stakeholders

  • Monitor accounting developments through the accounting setting process, communicate status of projects and impact to Fannie Mae, and provide guidance on the implementation of new accounting standards

  • Work with others within Accounting Policy to ensure consistency of accounting policy guidance

  • Prepare and review SEC and other external reporting disclosures relating to assigned areas. Ensure accuracy and completeness


EDUCATION


  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required


MINIMUM EXPERIENCE


  • 4-6 years of related experience


SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS


  • CPA required

  • Must have 6 years of relevant accounting experience applying GAAP to financial transactions; 4-7 years public accounting experience preferred

  • Experience in the interpretation and application of SFAS No. 109, SFAS No. 123R, SFAS No. 133, SFAS No. 5/114, SFAS No. 115 and/or SFAS No. 157.

  • Superior technical writing skills

  • Demonstrated presentation skills

  • Proven organizational and interpersonal skills

  • Flexibility to work independently and within a team

  • Flexibility to juggle competing priorities in a dynamic environment.


 

                                         

EMPLOYMENT               



As a condition of employment with Fannie Mae, any successful job applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and to successfully complete a background investigation, which may also include a credit check for positions in some areas of our business.

 

Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Ref No: 30046