Risk and Control Testing Manager

The Finance Risk and Control Testing manager is responsible to perform review of design and operation effectiveness testing of controls over significant accounts, disclosures and processes, as part of the company’s SOX 404 Framework.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform administrative tasks, including resource allocation and scheduling, and assisting with the annual planning process.
• Perform detail review of work papers, ensuring that all appropriate risks are identified and documented.
• Leading, as needed, status meetings with key stakeholders in the SOX 404 program.
• Analyze, document, and monitor issues identified, including root cause analysis, control failure identification, level of significance assessment for deficiencies and remediation plans.
• Maintain a current level of expertise relating to professional standards and emerging industry and technical developments, including US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB and emerging technologies and best practices.
• Develop and help growing testing staff.
• Evaluating performance, and appraising customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field.
• CPA or other relevant professional certifications (i.e., CIA, CISA).
• Minimum of 8 plus years of service of previous experience in public accounting or internal audit; other relevant experience may be considered.
• Extensive audit and SOX 404 with Big Four Accounting Firm and/or corporate internal audit functions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating and communicating with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong people management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects

Preferred Skills

• Financial Services industry experience preferred.
• Experience with infrastructure, information security or computer operations risk management

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.