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Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Manager to join the Governance & Oversight (G&O) team within Enterprise Controls & Oversight, supporting the company’s objective of maintaining an industry‑leading system of internal controls over financial and regulatory reporting.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as a senior owner and steward of the Financial Reporting Governance & Control Policy (FRGC) and related standards, procedures, and guidance applicable to financial and regulatory reporting
Oversee control areas related to SEC reporting, SOX, FDICIA, broker‑dealer reporting, and information technology governance and controls, ensuring consistent interpretation and application across lines of business and legal entities
Design, manage, and execute enterprise‑wide governance and oversight programs that test and monitor compliance with the governance and control framework
Lead ongoing assessment of the financial reporting control infrastructure and identify enhancement opportunities to maintain an industry‑leading control environment
Provide senior‑level consultation and professional judgment on control design, operating effectiveness, and severity assessment of control deficiencies and financial reporting errors
Lead multiple initiatives around process design, identification of key risk points, evaluation of control deficiencies, and monitoring of related remediation efforts
Partner with Controllers, External Reporting, and Audit to support resolution of complex, high‑risk, or judgmental accounting and control matters
Provide oversight and effective challenge related to remediation plans, sustainable fixes, and alignment with policy expectations
Recommend compliance and risk management requirements for supported areas and work with stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives
Lead preparation, review, and facilitation of materials for governance forums, including the Disclosure Committee and other key oversight committees
Communicate conclusions, emerging risks, and control assessments to senior and executive leadership throughout the enterprise
Make decisions that have a significant and direct impact on the Governance & Oversight function and supported lines of business
Lead implementation of complex projects and initiatives with companywide impact
Interact with leadership to provide support and drive enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives aligned to Enterprise Finance objectives
Act as a trusted advisor to enterprise and line‑of‑business stakeholders on financial reporting governance, SOX, FDICIA, and broker‑dealer reporting matters
Support responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and examinations related to financial and regulatory reporting governance and controls
Monitor and assess new or emerging regulatory, accounting, and internal control guidance, evaluating impact to the company’s reporting and control environment
Interact with external agencies, regulatory bodies, auditors, and industry forums as required
Lead a team responsible for complex governance and oversight subject matter
Set strategic priorities for the financial reporting governance portfolio and ensure alignment with broader Controllers and EC&O objectives
Develop, mentor, and guide team members, fostering a culture of talent development, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
7+ years of Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Reporting, Business and Technology Audit 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 have:
CPA and/or Master’s degree (MBA, Accounting, or related field)
Strong knowledge of SEC reporting, SOX, and financial reporting governance
Prior Big Four public accounting experience
Financial services or large, complex banking organization experience
Strong working knowledge of FDICIA and broker‑dealer regulatory reporting frameworks
Experience interacting with regulators, external auditors, and senior governance committees
Highly refined written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate complex matters to executive audiences
Strong judgment and decision‑making capability in complex and ambiguous situations.
What we offer:
Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance