Financial Controls Analyst

Posted 15 Days Ago
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2 Locations
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64K-113K Annually
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Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
The Financial Controls Analyst will be part of the COSO testing team, responsible for testing business process controls for financial and regulatory reporting risks, performing control assessments, and analyzing control deficiencies. The role requires collaboration with stakeholders and monitoring control actions.
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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Controls Analyst 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 provides enterprise-wide exposure to key stakeholders within the external financial and regulatory reporting infrastructure.  

In this role, you will:

  • Perform walkthroughs of significant processes and ensure required COSO documentation is accurate and reflects relevant risks and key controls.
  • Perform testing of key controls, including design effectiveness assessments and operating effectiveness testing.
  • Challenge and validate documentation of control deficiencies, including issue description, root cause, unmitigated impact, and corrective actions.
  • Analyze the severity of control deficiencies, both individually and in the aggregate, and the impact to internal control over financial reporting.
  • Assess the components of internal control for applicable business units.
  • Monitor open control deficiencies and validate corrective actions.
  • Build relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of Accounting, Audit, or Controls Testing 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.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to take initiative, prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.


      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.

      $63,600.00 - $113,000.00

      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:

      16 Mar 2025

      *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.

      Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

      Applicants with Disabilities

      To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

      Drug and Alcohol Policy

       

      Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

      Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

      a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

      b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

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      The Company
      HQ: San Francisco, CA
      233,000 Employees
      Hybrid Workplace
      Year Founded: 1852

      What We Do

      Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified, community-based financial services company with approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through more than 7,300 locations, 12,000 ATMs, the internet (wellsfargo.com) and mobile banking, and has offices in over 40 countries and territories to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. With approximately 250,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 41 on Fortune’s 2022 rankings of America’s largest corporations. News, insights and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories.

      Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women.
      Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. © 2016 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.

      Why Work With Us

      We're known for our “Well Life” approach to supporting employees’ career aspirations, work-life balance, and mental and physical health. We ranked #2 on the 2023 LinkedIn Top Companies list – and #1 among financial services companies – as the best workplace “to grow your career” in the U.S.

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