Lead Financial Controls Analyst

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Financial Controls Analyst to join our Enterprise COSO testing team. The Enterprise COSO Testing team within the Enterprise Controls and Oversight group will have enterprise-wide exposure to key stakeholders within the external financial and regulatory reporting infrastructure.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the annual scoping and testing plan development

• Supervise and review the control test work of other COSO Team Members

• Interface with external auditors, internal auditors and other stakeholders on internal control matters

• Partner with IT and business Process Owners/Control Owners to document significant in-scope processes according to corporate COSO policy (process narratives and process flow diagrams).

• Review and challenge risk assessment conclusions, including assessing the appropriateness and completeness of key risk and key controls identified

• Assist in the creation of reporting on status and internal control related topics to executive leadership

• Mentor and guide the development of team members and assist in hiring talent

• Build relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders in the applicable line of business and IT functions related to assigned process areas

• Lead or assist special projects related to department practices and/or emerging control matters impacting the enterprise

• Act as a change agent for the continual improvement of the internal control environment

• Reviewing and provide credible challenge to identified shared services, third party service providers, and significant applications

• Analyze the severity of control deficiencies, both individually and in the aggregate, and the impact to internal control over financial reporting

• Build relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders in the applicable line of business and IT functions related to assigned process areas

• Plan, execute, or provide oversight for testing and monitoring involving complex subject matter and/or provide technical interpretation

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Reporting or Business and Technology Audit experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Internal control testing experience

• Big four public accounting experience

• Regulatory reporting experience, specifically related to 14M and 14Q

• A Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Designation

• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory agencies: Federal Reserve and OCC

• Strong executive relationship management skills; ability to negotiate difficult positions without harming relationships

• Experience integrating off-shore and/or third party resources into testing organization

• Ability to present results of analyses and recommendations to senior leaders

• Experience presenting technical concepts to senior leaders

• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$111,100. 00 - $197,500. 00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (/ wellsfargojobs. com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits

• 401(k) Plan

• Paid time off

• Disability benefits

• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance

• Parental leave

• Critical caregiving leave

• Discounts and savings

• Commuter benefits

• Tuition reimbursement

• Scholarships for dependent children

• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

6 Feb 2025

* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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