Finance Operational Controls Testing Lead

Freddie Mac; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Freddie Mac is seeking an Enterprise Operational Control Testing Manager to join the McLean, VA team. The role focuses on finance-related control testing and risk assurance within Freddie Mac’s Centralized Testing group, contributing to efficient, consistent non-financial risk management across the firm.

You will lead design and operating effectiveness testing, guide testers, and manage data in the GRC tool, driving process improvements and timely execution in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of overall experience with a minimum of 5 years of control testing and/or audit experience
• 2 years of management experience
• Preferred relevant professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA etc.)
• Knowledge of Finance and its key functions, including understanding of stress testing and capital planning
• Previous big four experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform control test of design and test of operating effectiveness, producing thorough, high quality work papers with appropriate evidence to support conclusions
• Review test work paper results including but not limited to control design, attributes and associated test procedures and sampling methodologies, identify gaps and/or recommendations
• Provide guidance to testers to help them develop robust and efficient test procedures
• Perform reviews timely and execute testing in adherence with procedures and documentation requirements
• Manage control test related data in GRC Tool for accuracy and completeness
• Challenge status quo. Identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes, including testing automation
• Drive efficiency and timeliness by actively managing team workload
• Support enterprise self-testing initiatives for consistent reporting, efficiencies, timeliness and process improvements

Skills

Control testing

Audit

Management

Finance knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Freddie Mac is seeking an Enterprise Operational Control Testing Manager to join the McLean, VA team. The role focuses on finance-related control testing and risk assurance within Freddie Mac’s Centralized Testing group, contributing to efficient, consistent non-financial risk management across the firm.

You will lead design and operating effectiveness testing, guide testers, and manage data in the GRC tool, driving process improvements and timely execution in a dynamic environment.