Financial Controls Manager, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, Irving ▼
Minneapolis

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

119000.00 - 206000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Controls Manager to join its Enterprise COSO testing team, focusing on business process controls covering financial, regulatory, and non-financial reporting risks.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

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

Nice to have:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation
4+ years of Accounting, Audit, or Controls Testing experience
Big four public accounting 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

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 02, 2025

Expiration:
October 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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