Senior Financial Accountant

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Group Controllers team. This position is an oversight and support role for reconciliation and exception processing activities for domestic and international fixed Income and equity trade processing. Ensuring data integrity of General Ledger and System of record GL and Stock Record will be a major focus. 

In this you will:

• Provide consultation to less experienced team members for financial accounting related matters.

• Perform complex activities associated with maintaining integrity with books and records, as well as general ledger and stock record accounts that impact financial reporting.

• Gather and review financial data for financial and regulatory reports.

• Prepare and review account reconciliations and operational processes to contribute with exception remediation, process improvement or enhanced controls.

• Analyze projects relating to financial accounting procedures, methods or systems.

• Perform ongoing financial control functions in accordance with internal controls policies

• Provide functional advice and training to team members.

• Provide support for compliance and risk management requirements.

• Collaborate and consult with 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:

• 4+ years reconciliation and exception remediation experience, particularly with automated reconciliation tools for both general ledger and stock record for fixed income and equity products.

• Experience with Broadridge Suite of products (impact, BPS GPTM) and settlement clearing organizations (DTC, GSCC, NASD, FICC) in operations or reconciliation capacity.

• Fixed income and equity product and associated accounting, settlement and corporate action or asset servicing knowledge

• Ability to take initiative, identify process improvement opportunities and implement change

• Series 7 license is a plus

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important

• Self-directed and highly motivated, demonstrating strong ownership and accountability while managing competing priorities and delivering results under pressure or in a fast-paced environment

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and PowerPoint) advanced expertise in Excel; emerging AI technologies (Copilot, etc.) is preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication for Sr. leader audiences

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule from our 1525 W. W T Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC location.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements. Candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire. In accordance with FINRA rules, individuals who are subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Successful candidates must also meet and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, which include periodic screening and mandatory reporting of certain incidents.

Posting End Date: 

9 Aug 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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 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.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

 

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.