Lead Financial Accountant - ABUS

About This RoleThe Accounting Business Unit Support (ABUS) group in the Controller's Division is seeking a highly motivated Lead Financial Accountant with strong accounting and analytical experience to join our high performing team. This individual will lead work supporting accounting functions and SEC and regulatory reporting requirements, as well as all related internal control activities.In This Role, You WillAct as a Lead Consultant for financial accounting related matters for lines of business and other control functionsApply a broad and deep functional expertise on accounting and reporting requirements in order to influence and provide direction to senior management on highly sensitive situations or negotiationsProvide technical expertise regarding accounting issues, regulatory reporting requirements/matters and research; support line of business functions (front office, operations, system/data owners) on major transactions and new product developmentProvide and review data submissions for financial and regulatory reports; design and implement control activities over the end-to-end reporting process; review variance analyses and drive disposition of questions / issuesCommunicate best practices and procedures for proper financial control functions to line of business control executive leads in accordance with the company's internal controls policiesUnderstand accounting and reporting policies; Articulate the impact of accounting/reporting policy changes to management within business group or organizationApply extensive specialized product and/or accounting and reporting knowledge and act as an internal consultant or final authority in area of expertiseProvide technical interpretation/guidance on matters; act as liaison between business and corporate accounting functions, serving as a key change agent in building and adopting best practices within the functional areaServe as primary contact for internal audit and second line of defense testing engagements in areas of responsibility; maintain up to date / accurate control documentationLead implementation of the most complex projects or initiatives impacting multiple lines of business or across the enterprise; understand and provide executive level project updatesIdentify compliance and risk management requirements for supported area and works with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiativesInterface with external agencies, regulatory bodies or industry forumsProvide work guidance or mentorship to peers and less experienced staffRequired 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, educationDesired QualificationsA BS/BA degree or higher in one or a combination of the following: Finance, Accounting, AnalyticsCertified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)Experience in SEC and regulatory reportingProject management experienceLeadership skills including the ability to influence effectively in a matrix environmentAudit / COSO / control testing experienceAbility to re-engineer accounting and reporting processes to gain efficiencies and to enhance controlsExperience analyzing balance sheet accounts with related income statement accountsAbility to articulate issues, risks, and proposed solutions to various levels of staff and managementStrong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracyAdvanced Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint)Knowledge of analytical tools (SQL, Tableau)Ability to exercise independent judgment and creative problem-solving techniquesVirtual leadership experience with the ability to effectively drive results, provide feedback/direction, and build relationships with leaders and team members in a geographically dispersed team environmentExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to influence, partner, and negotiate with individuals to gain commitment to accomplish business goalsParticipation in an industry group or organization that aligns with Wells Fargo's support of Diversity, Equity & InclusionJob Expectations:Work hybrid scheduleVisa sponsorship not available including OPTPosting End Date:2 Aug 2024Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value DiversityAt 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. 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