External SEC Financial Reporting Analyst

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Wells Fargo Bank
Published
May 7, 2026
Location
IRVING, TX
Job Type

External SEC Financial Reporting Analyst: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role: An analyst role supporting SEC external financial reporting and regulatory filings within a large financial services controller organization.
  • The Person: Support end-to-end external financial reporting by preparing and validating data for SEC filings, implementing accounting standard changes, and collaborating with lines of business to meet regulatory timelines.
  • Requirements: Experience with SEC filings such as 10-Q and 10-K, GAAP, Essbase or SmartView, Workiva-Wdesk, and intermediate Microsoft Office skills is required and CPA and Big 4 experience are preferred.

Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an External Financial Reporting Analyst to work on the SEC Reporting team within Enterprise Accounting Policy/SEC Reporting Team in the Finance Controllers organization. Supporting external reporting functions with end-to-end reporting processes, role provides technical regulatory reporting guidance while meeting strict timelines in pre-production data analysis/updates with Lines of Business (LOB) and production submission of 10-Q and 10-K filings.  Position offers implementation of new accounting standards, exposure to senior management in enterprise reporting view and mobility to various LOBs!

In this role, you will:

  • Meet the company’s regulatory, Security and Exchange Commission and other external financial reporting requirements
  • Support external financial reporting activities with a thorough understanding of reporting requirements, end to end reporting processes, and data needed to deliver accurate and complete financial reporting
  • Support implementation of moderate to complex projects and initiatives
  • Identify compliance and risk management requirements for supported area
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
  • Communicate and provide consultation with experienced stakeholders throughout the enterprise

Required Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of Finance, Accounting, Financial Reporting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

  • CPA certification and Big 4/Public Accounting experience preferred
  • Experience supporting or preparing SEC filings (e.g.,10-Q and 10-K) in Financial Services
  • Knowledge/understanding of accounting principles: GAAP and statutory
  • Project management skills including the ability to handle multiple due dates concurrently
  • Intermediate Essbase or SmartView skills for General Ledger functions as needed
  • Intermediate MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook, PowerPoint) skills; Workiva-Wdesk or web report filing software
  • Able to quickly grasp business issues, analyze and translate quantitative/qualitative data and recommend/drive resolutions
  • Demonstrated success in complex, matrixed environment with deadline deliverables
  • Able to work effectively, and independently, in team environment

Job Expectations:

  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule from our Irving, Tx and Minneapolis, MN locations.
  • Internal candidates located in a finance location will be considered
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.

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.

$68,000.00 - $114,000.00

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:

24 May 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.

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.

Key Skills
? Key Skills in dark blue have been inferred based on similar industry roles
SEC Filings (10-Q/10-K) GAAP Financial Reporting Essbase/smartview Workiva Wdesk Microsoft Excel General Ledger Project Management Risk Management Regulatory Compliance

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