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Accounting & Finance Analyst

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Freddie Mac

Freddie Mac

Accounting & Finance Analyst

McLean, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you’ll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.

    Position Overview:

    Are you looking for an inclusive company culture to ease the transition from college into the workforce? The Finance Division within Freddie Mac is searching for curious and creative individuals to join our organization.

    Our two-year rotational program will provide you with experiences and resources to set you up for an exciting and successful career in accounting and finance! As part of the Accounting and Finance Analyst Rotation Program cohort, you will receive support through mentorship and buddy programs, as well as group activities and events and learning opportunities with senior leadership. Apply now and learn why there’s #MoreAtFreddieMac!

    Our Impact:

    • Finance is an internal support organization that is instrumental in helping Freddie Mac achieve strategic objectives critical to establishing itself as a marketplace leader.
    • We support our various divisions, by understanding their business needs and assisting them with the analysis and data needed to make the best decisions. As an Accounting and Finance Analyst, you will have the opportunity to experience our impact firsthand as you participate in a rotation from each of the following categories:
    • Financial Close Process
    • Management Reporting and Analytics
    • Specialized Finance and Partner Collaboration

    Your Impact:

    • Support accounting activities related to “closing the books” and producing accurate GAAP financial statements.
    • Develop your business understanding by reporting on and analyzing data.
    • Assist in preparing unbiased financial reports on business performance for internal management.
    • Gain an understanding of specialized areas of the Finance Division and related areas of the company.
    • Solve complex business problems and find viable solutions.
    • Work collaboratively with your colleagues to execute projects, share knowledge and build relationships with a team comprised of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, experience, and skillsets.

    Qualifications:

    • Minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA
    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
    • Availability to begin full time employment in our January or June 2022 cohort
    • Graduation no more than 18 months prior to start date
    • Availability for occasional work beyond core business hours or weekends as needed

    Keys to Success in this Role:

    • Exceptional quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills
    • Previous accounting or finance related internships strongly preferred
    • Knowledge of GAAP, secondary mortgage markets, and fixed income/derivative and mortgage securities (preferred, but not required)
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
    • Strong Microsoft Office skills
    • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively

    NOTE: Freddie Mac will not be hiring any students, exchange visitors, or recent graduates on F-1 (CPT/OPT), J-1, M-1 visas, or any individuals requiring sponsorship for an employment based visa application (such as H-1B) in connection with these openings).

    Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

    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.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. If interested in learning more, please visit www.BountyJobs.com and register with our referral code: MAC.

  • Industry
    Financial Services
  • About Us

    We are both leaders and collaborators, continuously building skills and pursuing innovative solutions. Above all, we are passionate about our mission of Making Home Possible. Join our inclusive and diverse culture, which is what drives our success and makes us a stronger company.