About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an accounting expert to join our Commercial Banking accounting leadership team as a Group Controller. This role will lead a global team of over 20 accounting professionals supporting the firm’s Global Receivables & Distribution Finance businesses by providing financial advice & insight for new product development and financial reporting requirements. This role will be critical to developing controls around operational & reporting processes to support accurate internal & external reporting.

In this role, you will:

• Manage a team supporting large, complex functional areas related to financial accounting

• Work with management to establish companywide strategic plans and objectives, directing and controlling accounting, internal controls and reporting functions and activities

• Act as the subject matter expert or final authority in specified accounting disciplines

• Provide technical interpretation on various matters and is essential in building and adopting best practices within the functional area

• Lead implementation of complex projects and initiatives impacting one or more lines of business

• Interact with leadership to provide support and drive strategic initiatives for the business

• Recommend compliance and risk management requirements for supported area and works with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives

• Provide strategic consultation to leadership throughout the enterprise

• Interact with external agencies, regulatory bodies or industry forums

• Lead a team of managers, consultants, cross functional or virtual teams in accomplishing goals

• Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met and align with strategic objectives in Enterprise Finance

• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ 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

• 3+ years of management experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Active CPA

• Financial Services - Commercial & Corporate Banking accounting experience

• Accounting system of record leadership experience

• Y-14 Schedule H Reporting experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Experience managing in a matrixed environment

• Ability to consult with senior leaders and provide solutions

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule in our Dallas market

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Posting End Date:

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

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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.

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