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Wells Fargo Vice President - Lead Financial Controls Analyst in Irving, Texas
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Vice President, Lead Financial Controls Analyst to join our business COSO controls testing team. The Enterprise Business COSO testing team within the Enterprise Controls & Oversight (EC&O) group is part of the first line of defense in Finance, responsible for testing business process controls covering financial and regulatory reporting. This team tests the internal controls over financial and regulatory reporting as part of Wells Fargo’s annual SEC and regulatory reporting attestations.
In this role, you will:
Plan, execute, and provide oversight for process level scoping and business controls testing involving complex subject matter
Collaborate effectively with external auditors, business partners, governance partners, and other stakeholders on internal control matters
Partner with IT and business process owners/control owners to document significant in-scope end-to-end reporting processes according to COSO policy (process narratives and process flow diagrams).
Review and challenge risk assessment conclusions, including assessing the appropriateness and completeness of significant risks and key controls identified
Assist with preparing and presenting status reporting and other internal control related topics to executive leadership
Mentor and guide the development of team membersthrough controls testing, risk assessments, and business coordination efforts
Build relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders within the applicable line of business and IT functions related to assigned process areas, and provide recommendations on opportunities to enhance the quality or efficiency of existing business processes
Lead or assist ad hoc projects related to department practices and/or emerging control matters impacting the enterprise
Analyze the severity of control deficiencies, both individually and in the aggregate, and the impact to internal control over financial reporting
Required Qualifications:
- 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
Desired Qualifications:
SOX internal control testing experience of a large public company
Big four public accounting experience, preferably within business audit
Strong relationship management skills; ability to negotiate difficult positions without harming relationships
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
Experience with automation efforts and innovating existing processes to drive quality and efficiency
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Designation
Experience integrating and coaching offshore and/or third-party resources into testing organization
Ability to interpret, collate, and present results of analyses and recommendations to senior leaders and/or key stakeholders
Job Expectations:
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
This position offers a hybrid work schedule
Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$119,000.00 - $206,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) 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:
9 Apr 2026
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
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.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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.
Req Number: R-531873