Job Description

As an Controllers Program Associate , you will work with cutting-edge technology on diverse teams that foster innovation and collaboration. We offer an opportunity to receive on-the-job training, gain professional development, and build a wide network of peers, managers, and officers who are experts in their fields.

The Fannie Mae Controllers Associate Program is a compelling opportunity for recent college graduates to work on the Controllers team within our Finance Division. The team is responsible for all aspects of accounting operations, including the timely and accurate accounting and reporting of Fannie Mae’s loans, mortgage-backed securities, and single-family real estate owned properties, as well as funding and risk management instruments. Here, you will thrive while working on challenging and impactful accounting assignments. During the program, you will gain a breadth of experience and skills, and build a wide network of peers, managers, and officers.

As part of this team, you will engage with highly motivated professionals who seek to continuously learn, grow, and add value to the organization every day. These are talented professionals like yourself – accountants, as well as financial and economic modelers and analysts who perform related financial functions such as pricing valuations, credit reserves, and forecasts of home prices. The work is complex, interesting, and will stretch your knowledge of how a robust accounting system handles an immense number of transactions throughout the life of a mortgage loan.

As a valued colleague on our team, you will receive on-the-job training while taking on responsibility and ownership within the dynamic accounting close cycle. Our comprehensive program provides you with networking events, professional development, and leadership training to help you succeed now and in the future.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

The Controllers Associate Program offers you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:

• Partner in assessing operational impacts of key business activities that underly accounting responsibilities.
• Develop reports to document assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and/or other financial activities and results.
• Gather, document, and maintain financial information from relevant finance and accounting sources.
• Perform deep analytics and reporting on business and financial information to provide insights to stakeholders, make projections of prospective financial performance and determine appropriate treatment.
• Interact, collaborate, and problem solve directly with finance and key business partners, including finance, accounting, and legal teams, as well as internal and external auditors.
• Design and execute accounting and financial operations processes and related controls.

ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT YOU’LL RECEIVE

First Year Forward

First Year Forward (FYF) is a 12-month enterprise-wide professional development program for campus hires that builds foundational industry knowledge, understanding of Fannie Mae culture and core skill development while encouraging cross department connections and collaboration.

Each month we spotlight a specific area of the business and/or set of skills and provide curated learning resources in our employee development portal, an opportunity to attend a workshop or speaker series to strengthen the capability of that skill, and finally, we make every effort to provide a networking opportunity.

Qualifications

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Qualifications

• Be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Academic achievement (preferred GPA of 3.0 or above)
• Bachelor’s degree obtained between December 2023 and May 2024 (All Controllers Program Associates will have a start date in July 2024)

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting or Management Information System majors are preferred
• Strong analytical background
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to contribute positively to a team atmosphere
• Self-starter, strong business acumen, attention to detail and results focused
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written
• Fluency and aptitude with technology applications

Additional Information

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Fannie Mae is primarily a hybrid company. We embrace flexibility for our employees while providing office space for in-person work and collaboration. This role is classified as hybrid. If you speak with a Recruiter, they will provide you with more information about the definition of this classification.

Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the application process, email us at careers_mailbox@fanniemae.com.

The hiring range for this role is set forth on each of our job postings located on Fannie Mae's Career Site. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee’s physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.