Finance SOX Controls Analyst

Financeroles; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Freddie Mac is seeking a Finance Risk and Controls Testing professional to join our non-IT SOX control testing team. You will audit controls over financial reporting across Multifamily, Single Family and Investments & Capital Markets, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley Act.

You will build relationships with business areas and external auditors, perform walkthroughs, assess control design and operating effectiveness, and document findings with clear workpapers.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in public accounting, risk management or internal audit.
• Strong GAAP/GAAS knowledge and PCAOB standards.
• CPA and/or CIA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of SOX requirements, PCAOB standards and GAAP.
• Develop relationships with business teams and external auditors.
• Perform walkthroughs of key processes and assess risks over financial statements.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of controls over financial reporting.
• Coordinate testing requests and ensure supporting documentation is obtained.
• Document workpapers, testing results and conclusions clearly.
• Identify deficiencies in control design and effectiveness.
• Lead meetings and communicate results with stakeholders.
• Report progress and remediation efforts to management.
• Support ad hoc projects and team initiatives.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

PCAOB standards

SOX ICFR testing

Data analytics

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA and/or CIA preferred

Job description

Freddie Mac is seeking a Finance Risk and Controls Testing professional to join our non-IT SOX control testing team. You will audit controls over financial reporting across Multifamily, Single Family and Investments & Capital Markets, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley Act.

You will build relationships with business areas and external auditors, perform walkthroughs, assess control design and operating effectiveness, and document findings with clear workpapers.