Barbara Post MBA, Cpa, Cfe
About Barbara Post MBA, Cpa, Cfe
Barbara Post is a Senior Manager and Advisor in Business Architecture at Fannie Mae, with extensive experience in business analysis, middle office management, and forensic accounting.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
Barbara Post is currently serving as the Sr Manager/Advisor Business Architecture, Business Analysis Manager, and Middle Office Manager at Fannie Mae in Washington, District of Columbia. In this multifaceted role, she is responsible for a variety of business functions including architecture advisement, business analysis management, and middle office operations. Notable initiatives during her tenure include leading a multi-year project involving over 300 personnel to streamline and automate Fannie Mae's MBS portfolio, which manages $2 trillion in securities annually.
Previous Experience at Ernst & Young LLP
Barbara Post previously worked at Ernst & Young LLP as a Senior Management Consultant in their Advisory Services division. Her stint lasted for 11 months in 2012 and took place in McLean, Virginia. During her time there, she honed her skills in advisory services, focusing on business processes and strategic consulting.
Decade-Long Career at Freddie Mac
Before her role at Fannie Mae, Barbara Post spent 11 years at Freddie Mac in McLean, Virginia. During her tenure, she held multiple positions including Middle Office Associate Director, Transaction Accounting Data Lead, and Derivatives Analyst. In these roles, she gained extensive experience in transaction accounting and data management, contributing to crucial aspects of Freddie Mac's financial operations.
Educational Background
Barbara Post holds a robust educational background. She earned an MBA from The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School, a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Florida State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in German and Business from Rosemont College. She also completed a Certificate in Accounting from the University of Virginia and participated in the Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination Certificate Program at West Virginia University. Additionally, she studied at Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München for one year.
Certifications and Specializations
Barbara Post is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). These certifications reflect her expertise in accounting, finance, and fraud examination. Her specialized knowledge in these fields is further underscored by her role in implementing a two-step review process for high-risk transactional processes and her initiative to create data management standards at Fannie Mae.