Executive Director- Tax Transformation, Data and Technology

Wells Fargo is seeking an Executive Director to drive the strategy, design, and delivery of innovative tax technology and data capabilities across the Corporate Tax function. This high-visibility role focuses on modernizing the tax operating model through scalable systems, data transparency, and automation within a highly regulated financial services environment. You will partner closely with Corporate Tax, Finance, and Enterprise Technology to deliver sustainable, well-controlled, and compliant processes enabled by modern data and technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tax transformation team, 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 to improve 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 the primary liaison between Corporate Tax, Finance, and Enterprise Technology for tax-related transformation initiatives, 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, 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.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Corporate Tax experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
• 3+ years of management or leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Experience across technology, tax transformation, finance systems, or 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 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

The base pay range for this position is $159,000.00 - $279,000.00. Pay may vary depending on factors including demonstrated prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

Benefits

• 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