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Freddie Mac At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose. Position Overview: The Single-Family (SF) CFO (Chief Financial Officer) Risk and Controls team in the Finance division is currently seeking a Risk and Controls Senior to support first line functions including working with the Finance Change Control Board (FCCB) on SOX Application changes approvals, performing and documenting risk and controls assessments, and working as a control lead for the Finance Directors. Our Impact: Our team supports the core Single-Family Finance processes' risk and controls function in complying with SOX requirements. This function directly ties into addressing risk and the safety and soundness priorities of our mission. Your Impact: Lead the Finance Change Control Board process for SOX Application deployments, including preparing meeting agendas/minutes, tracking and recording project deliverables and approvals. Perform deployment traceability reviews prior to deployment along with subsequent completion of workpapers and documentation. Perform risk and controls assessments of application changes impacting SOX financial reporting and/or critical data elements. Ensure adherence to Freddie Mac corporate SOX change management methodologies by partnering with business and IT project teams throughout the change management process. Assist in the maintenance of the critical data elements inventory (including data lineage) and updating corresponding process/data flows. Support risk and control activities for various SOX and non-SOX processes in the group and update system of record on a timely basis. Execute or assist team members in performing entity, segment, and process-level procedures, including those related to model governance review, accounts scoping, controls updates, issues management and management reporting. Facilitate SOX testing team, internal audit and external audit by timely responding to audit documentation requests, issues documentation and remediation and in conducting walkthroughs. Assist in other first line risk and controls deliverables and responsibilities as needed. Qualifications: Minimum of five years of related professional work experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, related field, or equivalent work experience Demonstrated excellent organization and planning skills Problem solving abilities and analytical skills Solid Microsoft Office skills Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (AICPA), and Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) - preferred Keys to Success in this Role: Strong verbal and written communication skills Accounting, Audit or Information Systems background and experience Previous applied experience with risks and controls; Sarbanes-Oxley knowledge Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle and change management Able to work independently and effectively with staff and management at all levels and across divisions Adept at building strong relationships with team members and business partners Able to adapt to shifts in priorities and multi-task Highly organized and detail-oriented We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals 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. A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk.
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Risk & Controls Senior
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Freddie Mac At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose. Position Overview: The Single-Family (SF) CFO (Chief Financial Officer) Risk and Controls team in the Finance division is currently seeking a Risk and Controls Senior to support first line functions including working with the Finance Change Control Board (FCCB) on SOX Application changes approvals, performing and documenting risk and controls assessments, and working as a control lead for the Finance Directors. Our Impact: Our team supports the core Single-Family Finance processes' risk and controls function in complying with SOX requirements. This function directly ties into addressing risk and the safety and soundness priorities of our mission. Your Impact: Lead the Finance Change Control Board process for SOX Application deployments, including preparing meeting agendas/minutes, tracking and recording project deliverables and approvals. Perform deployment traceability reviews prior to deployment along with subsequent completion of workpapers and documentation. Perform risk and controls assessments of application changes impacting SOX financial reporting and/or critical data elements. Ensure adherence to Freddie Mac corporate SOX change management methodologies by partnering with business and IT project teams throughout the change management process. Assist in the maintenance of the critical data elements inventory (including data lineage) and updating corresponding process/data flows. Support risk and control activities for various SOX and non-SOX processes in the group and update system of record on a timely basis. Execute or assist team members in performing entity, segment, and process-level procedures, including those related to model governance review, accounts scoping, controls updates, issues management and management reporting. Facilitate SOX testing team, internal audit and external audit by timely responding to audit documentation requests, issues documentation and remediation and in conducting walkthroughs. Assist in other first line risk and controls deliverables and responsibilities as needed. Qualifications: Minimum of five years of related professional work experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, related field, or equivalent work experience Demonstrated excellent organization and planning skills Problem solving abilities and analytical skills Solid Microsoft Office skills Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (AICPA), and Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) - preferred Keys to Success in this Role: Strong verbal and written communication skills Accounting, Audit or Information Systems background and experience Previous applied experience with risks and controls; Sarbanes-Oxley knowledge Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle and change management Able to work independently and effectively with staff and management at all levels and across divisions Adept at building strong relationships with team members and business partners Able to adapt to shifts in priorities and multi-task Highly organized and detail-oriented We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals 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. A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk.
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