About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Controls Manager within the Enterprise COSO testing team. The Enterprise Finance function contains the Corporate Controllers division, which includes the Enterprise Controls & Oversight (EC&O) group. The Enterprise COSO testing team is a component of EC&O. Enterprise COSO testing professionals will have enterprise-wide exposure to key stakeholders within the external financial/regulatory reporting infrastructure. The Enterprise COSO testing team supports the Company’s on-going objective of maintaining an industry-leading information technology control environment and is responsible for the following directives: Providing meaningful assessments of business process automated controls within applications that support financial and regulatory reporting. Monitoring new and emerging internal control related guidance and issues and assist with facilitating group-wide training to interested and impacted stakeholders. Providing consultation and subject matter expertise for process and business process automated control related matters including evaluating severity of control deficiencies and related remediation efforts. Acting as a change agent for continual improvement of the control environment. Providing process and control support and thought leadership for projects. Interfacing with external auditors, regulators and others on control related matters. In this role, you will: Manage a team of individual contributor roles dedicated to the planning and execution of annual testing plans, including performing annual risk-based planning and scoping activities, providing guidance and participating in walk-throughs of significant processes and assessing the appropriateness and completeness of key risks and controls Consult with business partners on impacts to the control environment regarding expected changes in business processes or reporting requirements Create and deliver reporting on status and internal control related topics to executive leadership Manage allocation of people and financial resources to accomplish annual plan Mentor and guide the development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent Interface with internal and external auditors, second line testing functions and business line control executives 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 Sponsor or lead annual team training activities 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: A Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Designation 7+ years of experience performing IT audit and/or testing of business process automated controls at peer-size companies 3+ years Big Four/super regional public accounting firm experience in IT audit and/or IT SoX advisory/consulting service 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 Knowledge and understanding of regulatory agencies: Federal Reserve and OCC Ability to manage effectively in a matrixed organization Practical experience performing process re-engineering/process improvement Strong critical thinking skills with ability to credibly challenge status quo Significant experience with continuous improvement of application control testing processes and results Ability to identify areas for efficiency gains including use of emerging technology (automation, artificial intelligence, agentic AI) Strong executive relationship management skills; ability to negotiate difficult positions without harming relationships Experience integrating offshore and/or third-party resources into IT audit/IT testing organization Job Expectations: This position offers a hybrid work schedule This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship 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. $111,100.00 - $197,500.00 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: 30 Jul 2025 *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Equal Opportunity Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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