About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Controls Manager to join our Enterprise COSO testing team. The Enterprise COSO testing team within Enterprise Controls and Oversight is part of the first line of defense in Finance responsible for testing business process controls covering financial, regulatory, and non-financial reporting risks. This role will have enterprise-wide exposure to key stakeholders within the external financial and regulatory reporting infrastructure.

In this role, you will:

Manage a team of individual contributor roles dedicated to performing testing and issue monitoring activities covering internal controls over financial and regulatory reporting inclusive of the following:

• Partnering with process owners, control owners, and technology to document significant in-scope processes according to Wells Fargo’s Financial Reporting Governance & Control Policy.

• Assessing the completeness and appropriateness of key risks and controls.

• Providing guidance and participating in walkthroughs of significant processes.

• Providing guidance and oversight of COSO testing of key controls, including design effectiveness assessments, and operating effectiveness testing.

• Reviewing and challenging documentation of control deficiencies, including assessing root cause, unmitigated impact, and the sustainability of corrective actions.

• Analyzing the severity of control deficiencies, and their impact to internal controls over financial and regulatory reporting.

• Create and deliver reporting on status and internal control related topics to executive leadership.

• Manage allocation of people and financial resources.

• Mentor and guide the development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent.

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

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

• Assist with facilitating group-wide training to interested and impacted stakeholders.

• Sponsor or lead special projects related to department practices and/or emerging control matters impacting the enterprise. Act as a change agent for continual improvement of the internal control environment.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ 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

• 2+ years of leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation.

• 4+ years of Accounting, Audit, or Controls Testing experience

• Big four public accounting experience.

• People Management experience

• Experience assessing, testing, and documenting financial and/or regulatory risks and controls and leading teams that perform these assessments.

• Executive relationship management skills; ability to negotiate difficult positions without harming relationships.

• Experience integrating offshore and/or third-party resources into testing organization.

• Knowledge of Accounting Operations, Corporate and Investment Banking, and/or Wealth and Investment Management.

• Strong critical thinking skills with ability to credibly challenge status quo.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and experience presenting technical concepts to senior leaders.

• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory agencies such as the Federal Reserve and OCC.

• Ability to manage effectively in a matrixed organization.

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

Job expectations:

• Must be able to work onsite

• Required to work in the listed locations

• VISA sponsorship not available for this role.

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.

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs 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:

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

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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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Drug and Alcohol Policy

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