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Executive Director, Senior Lead Financial Accountant

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Executive Director, Senior Lead Financial Accountant so support Regulatory Interpretations & Reporting. This senior individual contributor is responsible for the interpretation, governance, and execution of broker-dealer regulatory reporting. This role acts as a key subject matter expert, translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance while driving consistency, accuracy, and timely compliance across the organization. Partners closely with Finance, Risk, Treasury, and business stakeholders to align on reporting treatment and strengthen the control environment.


In this role, you will:

  • Own regulatory interpretation framework: Provide authoritative guidance on regulatory reporting rules and capital requirements, resolving complex interpretive issues

  • Oversee regulatory reporting execution: Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of filings to regulatory agencies (e.g., FINRA, SEC)

  • Drive consistency and governance: Establish standardized policies, controls, and processes across reports and business lines

  • Partner cross-functionally: Align Finance, Risk, Treasury, and business stakeholders on reporting treatment and data requirements

  • Enhance control environment: Strengthen data lineage, documentation, and audit readiness for regulatory submissions

  • Lead regulatory engagement & advocacy: Interface with regulators and influence interpretation of evolving rules

Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Reporting, Accounting Reporting or Risk Reporting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education


Desired Qualifications:

  • Deep expertise in SEC and FINRA broker-dealer regulatory reporting, including capital and FOCUS reporting

  • Proven ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, actionable reporting guidance

  • Strong experience in influencing senior stakeholders across Finance, Risk, and Treasury without direct authority

  • Background in data governance, data lineage, and regulatory reporting infrastructure

  • Experience enhancing controls, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance frameworks

  • Demonstrated involvement in regulatory exams, inquiries, or remediation efforts

  • Ability to drive consistency and standardization across reporting processes and business lines

  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of resolving ambiguous interpretive issues

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 demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

$191,000.00 - $305,000.00

Benefits

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

26 Jun 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.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our 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.

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