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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Executive Director- Tax Transformation, Data and Technology - **Company:** Wells Fargo - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $159,000.0 - $279,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Data Systems, Knowledge Management, Oracle (Applications), Power BI, Systems Integration, Tax Compliance Software, Enterprise Software Applications, Generative AI, Data Management, Alteryx - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e41cf2fa9db7e09c ## About the Role * 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, * 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 ## Description 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 ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Tech as a Profit Center – Maximizing P&L Impact by Research Funding and Capitalization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100125-tech-as-a-profit-center-maximizing-p-l-impact-by-research-funding-and-capitalization) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [How Visionary Leaders Drive Transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1701-how-visionary-leaders-drive-transformation) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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