Head of Consumer Banking and Lending Controller Job at Wells Fargo (Irving)

Job Description

The Head of Consumer Banking & Lending (CB&L) Controller manages the accounting teams supporting this business and the related SEC/Regulatory Reporting of these products. This leader serves as strategic partner and trusted accounting advisor to the business, ensuring effective controls are in place, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is properly followed, and leaders understand the accounting, internal control and financial reporting requirements of their businesses. As a key member of the Controllers Leadership team, this role will report to the Chief Accounting Officer and be responsible for bringing the comprehensive capabilities of the Controllers’ organization to the businesses.

Job Responsibility

Strategic Leadership and Communication: Provide transformational, strategic leadership on accounting, reporting and internal controls
effectively partner with business leadership to understand priorities and integrate accounting/reporting/control requirements
build and foster a team culture that enables success, drives continuous improvement, encourages learning, and celebrates achievement
Process Effectiveness and Efficiency: Ensure detailed understanding of accounting, reporting and internal control processes
ensure processes operate effectively and efficiently
think strategically and tactically, balancing long-term objectives with short-term goals
develop continuous improvement culture driving process improvement, efficiency through automation, digitization
Partnership: Develop and maintain strong relationships to understand key business activities, monitor changes in business and industry
ensure businesses have sound accounting and control inputs
understand consumer banking & lending products including mortgages, auto & credit card lending, deposits
Accounting and Reporting: Lead team to ensure transactions in CB&L are accounted for per US GAAP and company policy, captured in general ledger, and reported in corporate financial statements, subsidiary financial statements, and regulatory reports to the Federal Reserve Bank, OCC, and other regulators
Technical Accounting Knowledge: Understand and apply US GAAP, SEC and bank regulatory reporting requirements including FR Y-9C, Call Report, FFIEC 101, FR Y-14, capital requirements
Operational Accounting and Systems: Understand key platforms for CB&L products including systems of record and accounting engines to drive continuous improvement and simplification
Internal Control Environment: Ensure adequate internal controls over financial and regulatory reporting are established and maintained
ensure internal controls are designed and operating effectively through quarterly and annual internal control assessment processes

Requirements

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Experience working in a Public Accounting Firm
Experience leading large teams of 100+ individuals
Controller experience within consumer banking/lending, including strong knowledge of Basel regulatory capital
Extensive knowledge of GAAP accounting, regulatory reporting, capital, and internal controls within a large U.S. financial institution, including current regulatory requirements
Entrepreneurial "builder" mindset with strong business, finance, and strategic leadership capabilities
agile, versatile, and committed to mentorship and talent development
Change agent with demonstrated experience driving transformation, process improvement, and operational efficiency using strong analytical and strategic thinking
Experience working in complex IT/data environments, including MIS and data management processes
Proven senior accounting leader with ability to lead large, complex teams
track record of delivering results and developing future leaders
Ownership mindset
thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and solves problems collaboratively
Experience dealing directly with financial regulators, internal and external auditors
Ability to work and influence successfully within a matrix environment and build trusted relationships with Executive Leadership Team members and cross-functional leaders
High integrity with strong performance standards and ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts and influence decision-making across stakeholders
Detail-oriented and proactive, driving clarity, transparency, and consistency

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