Lead Financial Controls Analyst - Automated Controls

$111,100 - $197,500/Yr

Wells Fargo - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Financial Controls Analyst to support the Technology ITAC team, focusing on maintaining an effective system of internal control over financial and regulatory reporting. The role involves testing IT automated internal controls, collaborating with various teams to identify key applications, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The analyst will lead complex testing initiatives, provide strategic consultation, and support external audits related to SOX and SOC1.

Responsibilities

• Consult with the line of business and enterprise functions on financial reporting or information technology governance, and controls and oversight matters
• Identify compliance and risk management requirements for supported area and work with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives
• Lead planning and execution strategy of large, complex testing and monitoring initiatives or provide oversight with respect to testing and monitoring involving most complex subject matter or control areas
• Provide technical interpretation on various matters in building and adopting best practices within the functional area
• Lead implementation of complex projects or initiatives with companywide impact
• Communicate and provide strategic consultation to more experienced leadership throughout the enterprise
• Provide technical interpretation of guidelines or report results of the most complex elements of the company's policy, governance and oversight framework
• Lead initiatives around process design, identification of important risk points, evaluating severity of control deficiencies and monitoring of related remediation efforts
• Provide process and control support and leadership for governance and oversight related projects
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Interact with external agencies, regulatory bodies or industry forums
• Lead in providing work guidance or mentorship to other individuals

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

• A Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Designation
• 3+ years Big Four/super regional public accounting firm experience in IT audit and/or IT SOX advisory/consulting service
• 3+ years of experience performing IT audit and/or IT application controls testing at peer-size companies
• Ability to present to senior level executives
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
• Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory agencies: Federal Reserve and OCC
• CISA, CISM, or CISSP Certification
• Strong critical thinking skills with ability to credibly challenge status quo; significant experience with continuous improvement of application control testing processes and results

Benefits

• 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