Wells Fargo

Senior Financial Control Analyst, Governance and Oversight

Wells Fargo$87K — $154K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Reporting, or Business and Technology Audit experience.
  • Experience with COSO/SOX controls or financial reporting governance preferred.
  • Exposure to audit, risk, or controls advisory within a regulated environment.
  • Strong ability to translate complex concepts into clear documentation.
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and sound judgment in complex situations.
  • Advanced degree or CPA designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Support governance activities for financial and regulatory reporting controls.
  • Analyze control matters and report errors, providing governance conclusions.
  • Prepare audit-ready documentation and stakeholder communications.
  • Partner with stakeholders to ensure consistent reporting control application.
  • Update guidance and training materials for continuous improvement.
  • Assist in governance committee materials and management reporting.
  • Monitor developments affecting internal controls and governance expectations.

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life and critical illness insurance
  • Parental and caregiving leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and scholarships for dependents
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Financial Controls Analyst to join the Governance and Oversight team within Enterprise Controls & Oversight / Corporate Controller. This role supports enterprise-wide governance over the financial and regulatory reporting control environment, including COSO-based expectations, Financial Reporting Governance & Control Policy support, control documentation and assessment activities, deficiency evaluation, issue and remediation considerations, and governance reporting.


The team supports the company’s ongoing objective of maintaining an industry-leading system of internal controls over financial and regulatory reporting. The role requires strong analytical judgment, clear written communication, and the ability to collaborate across Finance, Controllers, Risk, Audit, Technology, and business stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

  • Support governance and oversight activities related to financial and regulatory reporting controls, including policy expectations, control documentation, deficiency evaluation, and remediation themes.
  • Analyze control matters, reporting errors, issue trends, and stakeholder inputs to support well-reasoned governance conclusions.
  • Prepare clear, audit-ready documentation, summaries, and stakeholder communications related to control design, operating effectiveness, issue evaluation, and governance reporting.
  • Partner with COSO testing teams, report owners, process owners, control owners, Audit, Risk, Technology, and other stakeholders to support consistent application of reporting control expectations.
  • Contribute to updates of guidance, procedures, templates, job aids, and training materials that promote consistency and continuous improvement across the reporting control environment.
  • Support governance committee materials, management reporting, and stakeholder updates related to financial and regulatory reporting control matters.
  • Monitor internal control, reporting, policy, and regulatory developments and help assess potential impacts to governance expectations, control activities, or stakeholder communications.
  • Demonstrate ownership, sound judgment, and effective partnership while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic control and reporting 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

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with one or more of the following: COSO/SOX controls, internal control over regulatory reporting, financial reporting governance, deficiency evaluation, issue remediation, regulatory reporting, or control policy/procedure interpretation.
  • Financial services industry experience, preferably within a complex or highly regulated environment.
  • Audit, assurance, risk, controls advisory, regulatory reporting, or finance controls experience related to financial or regulatory reporting processes.
  • Ability to translate complex control, reporting, policy, or issue evaluation concepts into clear written guidance, stakeholder-ready materials, and practical recommendations.
  • Strong partnership skills, including ability to work across Finance, Controllers, Risk, Audit, Technology, and business teams to obtain information, resolve open questions, and support consistent outcomes.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality documentation in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Demonstrated initiative, accountability, adaptability, and sound judgment in supporting complex workstreams or control-related deliverables.
  • Master of Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant designation, or Big Four public accounting experience.

Posting Locations:

  • 550 S. 4th Street – Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • 11625 N Community House Road - Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Expectations:

  • Ability to work at one of the locations in this job posting.
  • This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
  • This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule.
  • Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/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.

$87,000.00 - $154,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit  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:

4 Aug 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Careers

Joining Wells Fargo means becoming part of a distinguished financial institution that has been a cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the banking industry. At Wells Fargo, we offer a plethora of job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Work You’ll Do

At Wells Fargo, you will be part of a team that values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We are looking for professionals who are eager to drive innovation and lead with integrity. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their professional growth through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs that are recognized industry-wide.

Explore a Multitude of Career Paths

Whether you're interested in a position in finance, IT, customer service, or management, Wells Fargo has career opportunities in various fields. Our team members benefit from job stability, competitive benefits, and a culture that values and rewards performance and dedication.

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Professional Growth and Development

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees. Wells Fargo offers robust training programs and resources to help every team member excel in their current roles and prepare for future challenges. Growth at Wells Fargo is not just about climbing the career ladder but expanding your skills and expertise to add value to our team and customers.

Benefits and Rewards

Wells Fargo is committed to the well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide unique perks like employee discounts, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

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Step into a role at Wells Fargo where your skills will be honed, your achievements recognized, and your career can flourish. We're not just filling positions; we're building leaders who are equipped to navigate the complexities of the financial world. Join Wells Fargo today and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of banking.
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