About this role
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Financial Accountant to join the Deposits, Digital Assets, and Operations Group Controller team. In this role, you will oversee key accounting and financial reporting activities, lead complex initiatives impacting deposits and digital assets, and drive the development of a new Digital Assets Accounting Center of Excellence.
The successful candidate will also provide technical accounting expertise, guidance on risks and controls, direct month-end close and external reporting processes and partner with senior business and finance leaders.
In this role, you will:
- Act as a lead Consultant for financial accounting related matters for lines of business and other control functions
- Apply a broad and deep functional expertise on accounting in order to influence and provide direction to Management on highly sensitive situations or negotiations
- Provide technical expertise regarding accounting issues, regulatory information and research
- Provide technical assistance on major transactions and product development
- Provide data for preparing and reviewing financial and regulatory reports
- Communicate practices and procedures for proper financial control functions in accordance with the company's internal controls policies
- Articulate the impact of policy changes to management within business group or organization
- Apply extensive specialized knowledge and act as an internal consultant or final authority in area of expertise
- Provide technical interpretation on matters and a key change agent in building and adopting best practices within the functional area
- Lead implementation of the most complex projects or initiatives impacting multiple lines of business or across the enterprise
- Identify compliance and risk management requirements for supported area and works with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives
- Provide strategic consultation to leadership
- Interface with external agencies, regulatory bodies or industry forums
- Provide work guidance or mentorship to other peers
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ 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
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensing
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous Public accounting experience with a solid understanding of financial reporting, audit processes, accounting principles, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Extensive accounting and leadership experience, including mentoring, developing, and guiding high-performing teams
- Experience leading projects and mentoring small teams to successfully deliver business objectives.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Job Expectations
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities 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
Posting Locations
- 550 S. 4th St. - Minneapolis, MN
- 401 S. Tryon St. - Charlotte, NC
- 401 Las Colinas Blvd W - Irving TX
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.
$139,000.00 - $239,000.00
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
21 Sep 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
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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.