Executive Director, Senior Lead Financial Accountant

Wells Fargo Bank•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an Executive Director, Senior Lead Financial Accountant to 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide authoritative guidance on regulatory reporting rules and capital requirements, resolving complex interpretive issues
Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of filings to regulatory agencies (e.g., FINRA, SEC)
Establish standardized policies, controls, and processes across reports and business lines
Align Finance, Risk, Treasury, and business stakeholders on reporting treatment and data requirements
Strengthen data lineage, documentation, and audit readiness for regulatory submissions
Interface with regulators and influence interpretation of evolving rules