Senior Financial Controls Analyst

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Financial Controls Analyst.

In this role, you will:

• 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
• Support implementation of key risk initiatives
• Plan, execute, or provide oversite for testing and monitoring involving complex subject matter or control areas
• Provide technical interpretation on various matters
• Communicate and provide consultation regularly with stakeholders throughout the enterprise
• Implement, operate, and report results of complex components of the company's policy, governance and oversight framework
• Lead implementation of complex projects and initiatives impacting one or more lines of business, risk types, or control matters
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Execute SOX 404 testing procedures, including walkthroughs and control testing.
• Review and assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Document test results and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with process owners to remediate control deficiencies.
• Support internal and external audit engagements.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of control frameworks (e.g., COSO, RCSA).
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with audit standards.
• Assist in control self-assessments and risk identification exercises.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to strengthen control environments.
• Provide support during regulatory reviews and compliance assessments.
• Bachelors degree in commerce (B.Com) is required.
• Professional certifications preferred: CA Inter, CA, CISA, CIA, or MBA in Finance.
• P3 Level: 7-12 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in Big 4 audit firms or mid-sized accounting firms is preferred.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX 404 compliance, and risk assessment.
• Familiarity with COSO framework, RCSA, and audit methodologies.
• Exposure to internal and external audit processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Alteryx (preferred).
• Candidates with experience in enterprise control environments or audit functions within financial services.
• Exposure to control testing in a banking environment is a plus.