Title: Corporate Tax Senior
Company: Freddie Mac
Location: Kensington, Maryland, United States
Brian Delozier Slocum, MST, CPA, corporate tax senior at Freddie Mac, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in accounting and taxes.
With over two decades of experience, Mr. Slocum has built a successful career in corporate and state taxes, specializing in taxes on controlled foreign corporations, stress testing of banks, default calculations, and ASC 740 provisions. His experience includes serving as a corporate tax senior and tax lead associate at Fannie Mae from 2022 to 2024, tax consultant at MorganFranklin Consulting from 2021 to 2022, senior associate at BDO USA LLP from 2019 to 2021, associate in the tax department at Goldman Sachs from 2015 to 2019, tax accountant II at Fannie Mae from 2011 to 2015, and staff accountant at Baker Tilly, formerly Beers & Cutler PLLC, from 2008 to 2009. He is also an active donor and volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.
Laying a strong educational background, Mr. Slocum earned a Bachelor of Science in finance and accounting, graduating summa cum laude from American University’s Kogod School of Business in 2007, and went on to earn a Master of Science in tax from Kogod in 2010. He also completed certifications in financial literacy and decentralized finance on LinkedIn and was certified as a public accountant through the Virginia Board of Accountancy in 2011. Moreover, Mr. Slocum garnered various academic honors, including a certificate of appreciation from American University in 2007, as well as membership in Beta Gamma Sigma and the Golden Key International Honour Society.
Mr. Slocum attributes his success to his dedication to learning, hard work, a strong support system, perseverance, and the unwavering encouragement of family and friends. Looking ahead, he envisions exploring a variety of interests and career opportunities. He also aims to delve into consulting work and potentially transition into forensic accounting or to further his education in fields like cybersecurity. He plans to stay within the tax field in the long term, potentially advancing to a tax manager role. He is also contemplating opening his own business or transitioning to a new career, with a strong interest in computers and technology. He views cybersecurity as a promising field, even if it means starting at an entry-level position, believing that he can learn and progress quickly. Additionally, he remains open to the possibility of pursuing a government role to broaden his professional scope and make a meaningful impact in public service.
In advising professionals entering the accounting profession, Mr. Slocum emphasizes the importance of hard work and maintaining a strong attention to detail. He believes that resilience is key and that one should be prepared for setbacks and learn from them. He also notes that if you don’t pass the CPA exam on the first try, don’t take it personally, as many face the same challenge. Instead, focus on proper preparation and dedicated study. He also stresses the importance of maximizing your learning during college accounting courses, as this knowledge forms the foundation of your career. To stand out in a competitive job market, he suggests considering further education, such as a master’s degree in accounting or mathematics.
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