Lead Tax Analyst – Vice President, Tax Transformation, Data and Technology

Wells Fargo

Lead Tax Analyst managing tax transformation initiatives for Corporate Tax at Wells Fargo. Collaborating across Finance and Technology to enhance tax processes and reporting.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeIrving • Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $119,000 - $206,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing tax transformation initiatives, including the implementation of data and technology solutions, while ensuring alignment across Tax, Finance, and Technology. Proficient in enhancing tax processes through automation, analytics, and governance, with a strong foundation in corporate tax and financial reporting.

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Corporate Tax ExperienceTax Transformation KnowledgeData Analytics ProficiencyCross-Functional Initiative LeadershipTax Software Platform Experience

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Hard Skills

Tax ProvisionFinancial ReportingTax Return ReportingData Requirements AnalysisFunctional Specifications TranslationProcess AutomationData Quality ImprovementChange ManagementGovernance and ControlsAdvanced Analytics

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Power BIAlteryxPythonCorptaxOracleLongviewGenerative AI

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in FinanceBachelor’s Degree in Information SystemsAdvanced Degree or Relevant Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesU.S. GAAPTax TechnologiesData-EnablementTax Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OraclePython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and deliver assigned tax transformation workstreams, including planning, execution, and implementation of data, technology, and process solutions.
Handle multiple concurrent initiatives across tax workstreams while serving as a key liaison between Tax, Finance, and Technology to ensure alignment of requirements, priorities, and delivery outcomes.
Translate complex tax technical requirements into scalable system, data, and process solutions such that concepts are clear to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate tax processes, reducing manual effort and improving control frameworks.
Support stability and continuous improvement of existing tax processes and technology while contributing to future-state transformation.
Enable advanced analytics capabilities to enhance tax reporting and decision-making.
Support improvements in tax data quality, lineage, standardization, and integration across source systems and tax applications.
Contribute to solution design and influence implementation decisions through data-driven insights and subject matter expertise.
Lead change management efforts related to new systems, tools, and processes, including training and stakeholder enablement to ensure adoption and sustained value realization.
Support the monitoring of emerging technology trends and leading practices, including generative AI use cases for tax, to advise stakeholders and inform transformation roadmaps.
Support and execute governance, controls, change management, and documentation consistent with the Company’s internal control framework and regulatory expectations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Corporate Tax experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
1+ years of experience with corporate tax processes and data requirements, including tax provision and financial reporting, tax return reporting, and the application of technology to streamline, automate, and control these processes.
1+ years of experience translating business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
Significant knowledge of tax transformations, tax technologies, finance systems, and data-enablement with experience in data analytics or automation tools; e.g., Power BI, Alteryx, Python, or equivalent, to support outcomes and insights.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive delivery outcomes.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Experience with tax software platforms supporting provision, compliance, and reporting; e.g., Corptax, Oracle, Longview, or equivalent platforms.
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 requirements.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field, advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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