Brian Simms, Cpa
About Brian Simms, Cpa
Brian Simms, CPA, is the Finance and Regulatory Reporting Director at Fannie Mae, overseeing multiple agile teams and regulatory reporting initiatives.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
Brian Simms serves as the Finance and Regulatory Reporting Director at Fannie Mae. He started the role in May 2022. In this position, he oversees multiple agile teams focusing on automating new reporting processes and executing the digital transformation of the Master Data Management (MDM) solution. He also acts as the regulatory reporting point of contact, coordinating with various partners to source new requirements and develop future report processes.
Previous Roles at Fannie Mae
Brian has held several positions at Fannie Mae. From 2020 to 2022, he was the Accounting Systems - Product Management - Manager. Prior to that, between 2018 and 2020, he served as the Financial Reporting Manager. His earlier experience at Fannie Mae includes seven years as a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst from 2011 to 2018 in Washington, D.C.
Early Career at Reznick Group
Before his tenure at Fannie Mae, Brian worked at the Reznick Group as a Senior Audit Associate. He was with the firm from 2008 to 2011, spending three years working in Baltimore, MD. In this role, he gained foundational experience that has supported his subsequent career in financial reporting and regulatory roles.
Educational Background
Brian Simms studied Accounting at West Virginia University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree. His education spanned from 2006 to 2008. His formal training in accounting has provided a solid foundation for his various roles in financial and regulatory reporting.