Lead Financial Controls Analyst

Wells Fargo•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$119,000 - $206,000•Hybrid

About The Position

About this role: 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

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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