Financial Accounting Manager

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager... In this role, you will: • Manage a team of individual contributors supporting significantly diverse and complex functional areas related to financial accounting • Manage directly or through a team, accounting activities for one or more groups within a line of business • Direct completion of complex accounting tasks pertaining to accounts, statements, systems and records • Set standards for monitoring the data provided and for preparation and review of financial statements and other documentation • Create and implement controls to ensure accuracy of data • Maintain advanced knowledge of current accounting practices and regulatory requirements • Enforce adherence to internal and external accounting principles and policies • Develop methodologies and implement changes for internal accounting systems • Plan, design and direct the production of financial and regulatory reports • Manage response and resolution to audit inquiries • Provide technical interpretation on various matters and a key change agent in building and adopting best practices within the functional area • Lead implementation of complex projects or initiatives impacting one or more lines of business • Understand and ensure compliance and risk management requirements are met and work with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives • Provide strategic consultation to more experienced leadership • Interact with external agencies, regulatory bodies or industry forums • Manage a team of individual contributors, cross-functional or virtual teams • Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Enterprise Finance • Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent Required Qualifications, US: • 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 • 2+ years of leadership experience Required Qualifications, International: • Experience in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Reporting, Accounting Reporting, Risk Reporting, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education • Leadership experience Desired Qualifications: Job Expectations: 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. Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process. Drug and Alcohol Policy Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more