Executive Director- Tax Transformation, Data and Technology

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Executive Director - Tax Transformation, Data and Technology.

You will work as a member of the Wells Fargo Corporate Tax team, reporting to the Global Head of Corporate Tax, driving the strategy, design, and delivery of innovative tax technology and data capabilities across the function. This role offers a high-visibility opportunity to modernize the tax operating model through scalable systems, data transparency, and automation, while operating within a highly regulated financial services environment.

This role will require close partnership across Corporate Tax, Finance, and Enterprise Technology to deliver sustainable, well-controlled, and compliant processes enabled by modern data and technology solutions.

In this role, you will:

Lead the tax transformation team with responsibility for driving and executing the tax transformation strategy across the end-to-end lifecycle in alignment with enterprise technology and finance priorities, focusing on scalability, control, and compliance

Evaluate, design, implement, and continuously enhance tax data, automation, and technology solutions supporting tax provision, compliance, reporting, and analytics

Oversee tax data architecture, integration, and automation initiatives, with focus on improving data quality, lineage, timeliness, and transparency across source systems and tax applications

Develop data analytics and reporting capabilities that provide actionable insights, support risk management, and improve visibility into tax data and outcomes

Drive modernization efforts, including process automation, workflow standardization, and adoption of advanced analytics to reduce manual effort, strengthen controls, and improve operational resilience

Serve as primary liaison between Corporate Tax, Finance, and Enterprise Technology for tax-related transformation initiatives, effectively translating tax requirements into technical solutions

Monitor emerging technology trends and leading practices, including generative AI use cases for tax, to advise stakeholders and inform transformation roadmaps

Build and develop team capabilities, including supporting training, change management, and adoption of new tools and ways of working across the tax function

Evaluate and manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring solutions align with business needs and enterprise standards

Establish and maintain governance, controls, change management, and documentation consistent with the Company’s internal control framework and regulatory expectations

Required Qualifications:

7+ years of Corporate Tax 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

Desired Qualifications:

Experience across technology, tax transformation, finance systems, corporate tax

Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise technology and data solutions in a regulated environment such as financial services, banking, or large public companies

Strong understanding of corporate tax processes and data requirements, including tax financial reporting (provision), tax return reporting, and how technology enables and controls these processes

Experience integrating tax processes and applications with core finance and ERP systems

Proven ability to influence stakeholders across Tax, Finance, and Technology, with strong communication and change-management skills

Working knowledge of leading commercial tax software platforms supporting provision, compliance, and reporting (e.g., Corptax, Oracle, Longview, or equivalent platforms)

Experience in leveraging data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx, or similar) to support tax insights and automation

Conversant in generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and practical use cases for tax functions, including productivity, analytics, and knowledge management, with appropriate governance considerations

Financial services industry experience and familiarity with U.S. GAAP and accounting for income taxes

Advanced degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, MST) preferred

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

$159,000.00 - $279,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

Health benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance

Parental leave

Critical caregiving leave

Discounts and savings

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships for dependent children

Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

15 Aug 2026

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

We Value Equal Opportunity

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.

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.