Wells Fargo

Lead Financial Controls Analyst

Wells Fargo

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Minneapolis • Minnesota • North Carolina • United States

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Salary

💰 $119,000 - $206,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • Internal control testing experience
  • Big four public accounting experience
  • 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.
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
internal control testingrisk assessmentprocess narrativesprocess flow diagramsfinancial reportingdata analysisreportingauditingnegotiationproject management
Soft Skills
relationship managementmentoringcollaborationcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingtime managementadaptabilitycritical thinkingteam development
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Master of Business Administration (MBA)