Senior Financial Accountant

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Accounting Senior who will support the Corporate Properties accounting team as an individual contributor in support of operational lease accounting and several SEC and Reg reporting deliverables. This position presents corporate property accounting treatment on complex issues to Senior Management, which requires strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to use data and other considerations to develop well-informed judgment to support proposals.

The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail who is ready to meet deadlines and learn in a constantly changing environment. The role will need to become familiar with lease accounting, held for sale and Other Real Estate Owned accounting, and the Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting Policies. 

In this role, you will:

• Act as lead Consultant for financial accounting related matters for lines of business and other control functions

• 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

• Articulate the impact of policy changes to management within business group or enterprise

• Perform ongoing financial control functions in accordance with the company's internal controls policies

• Apply extensive specialized knowledge and act as internal consultant

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

• Identify compliance and risk management requirements for supported area and may support implementation of key risk initiatives

• Communicate and provide consultation regularly with more experienced stakeholders throughout the enterprise

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ 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

Desired Qualifications:

• Big four public accounting experience

• Advanced knowledge of SAP and/or Alteryx

• Active CPA designation

• Experience working with internal/external auditors and understanding of the COSO framework

• Properties accounting experience - lease accounting, held for sale, fixed asset, etc.

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to translate and summarize complex data into understandable, actionable information and recommendations

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Posting End Date: 

4 May 2025

*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.