Senior Manager - Tax Transformation, Data and Technology

Wells Fargo & Company•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$159,000 - $279,000

About The Position

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Manager - Tax Transformation, Data and Technology. You will work as a member of the Wells Fargo Corporate Tax team, reporting to the Global Head of Corporate Tax, driving the strategy, design, and delivery of innovative tax technology and data capabilities across the function. This role offers a high-visibility opportunity to modernize the tax operating model through scalable systems, data transparency, and automation, while operating within a highly regulated financial services environment. This role will require close partnership across Corporate Tax, Finance, and Enterprise Technology to deliver sustainable, well-controlled, and compliant processes enabled by modern data and technology solutions. In this role, you will: Lead the tax transformation team with responsibility for driving and executing the tax transformation strategy across the end-to-end lifecycle in alignment with enterprise technology and finance priorities, focusing on scalability, control, and compliance Evaluate, design, implement, and continuously enhance tax data, automation, and technology solutions supporting tax provision, compliance, reporting, and analytics Oversee tax data architecture, integration, and automation initiatives, with focus on improving data quality, lineage, timeliness, and transparency across source systems and tax applications Develop data analytics and reporting capabilities that provide actionable insights, support risk management, and improve visibility into tax data and outcomes Drive modernization efforts, including process automation, workflow standardization, and adoption of advanced analytics to reduce manual effort, strengthen controls, and improve operational resilience Serve as primary liaison between Corporate Tax, Finance, and Enterprise Technology for tax-related transformation initiatives, effectively translating tax requirements into technical solutions Monitor emerging technology trends and leading practices, including generative AI use cases for tax, to advise stakeholders and inform transformation roadmaps Build and develop team capabilities, including supporting training, change management, and adoption of new tools and ways of working across the tax function Evaluate and manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring solutions align with business needs and enterprise standards Establish and maintain governance, controls, change management, and documentation consistent with the Company’s internal control framework and regulatory expectations

Requirements

7+ years of Corporate Tax experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
3+ years of management or leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Experience across technology, tax transformation, finance systems, corporate tax
Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise technology and data solutions in a regulated environment such as financial services, banking, or large public companies
Strong understanding of corporate tax processes and data requirements, including tax financial reporting (provision), tax return reporting, and how technology enables and controls these processes
Experience integrating tax processes and applications with core finance and ERP systems
Proven ability to influence stakeholders across Tax, Finance, and Technology, with strong communication and change-management skills
Working knowledge of leading commercial tax software platforms supporting provision, compliance, and reporting (e.g., Corptax, Oracle, Longview, or equivalent platforms)
Experience in leveraging data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx, or similar) to support tax insights and automation
Conversant in generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and practical use cases for tax functions, including productivity, analytics, and knowledge management, with appropriate governance considerations
Financial services industry experience and familiarity with U.S. GAAP and accounting for income taxes
Advanced degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, MST) preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the tax transformation team with responsibility for driving and executing the tax transformation strategy across the end-to-end lifecycle in alignment with enterprise technology and finance priorities, focusing on scalability, control, and compliance
Evaluate, design, implement, and continuously enhance tax data, automation, and technology solutions supporting tax provision, compliance, reporting, and analytics
Oversee tax data architecture, integration, and automation initiatives, with focus on improving data quality, lineage, timeliness, and transparency across source systems and tax applications
Develop data analytics and reporting capabilities that provide actionable insights, support risk management, and improve visibility into tax data and outcomes
Drive modernization efforts, including process automation, workflow standardization, and adoption of advanced analytics to reduce manual effort, strengthen controls, and improve operational resilience
Serve as primary liaison between Corporate Tax, Finance, and Enterprise Technology for tax-related transformation initiatives, effectively translating tax requirements into technical solutions
Monitor emerging technology trends and leading practices, including generative AI use cases for tax, to advise stakeholders and inform transformation roadmaps
Build and develop team capabilities, including supporting training, change management, and adoption of new tools and ways of working across the tax function
Evaluate and manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring solutions align with business needs and enterprise standards
Establish and maintain governance, controls, change management, and documentation consistent with the Company’s internal control framework and regulatory expectations