Vice President, Legal Entity Control Lead Financial Accountant Greater London, United Kingdom Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Legal Entity Control Lead Financial Accountant to oversee the integrity of financial records, reporting, and controls for assigned legal entities. Responsibilities include leading monthly and quarterly close processes, reviewing financial results and variances, resolving complex accounting matters, and preparing clear analysis for senior leaders and governance forums. The role also leads statutory financial statement preparation and external audits, strengthens control frameworks, addresses identified risks, and supports regulatory reviews. The successful candidate will partner across finance, regulatory reporting, and business teams, while contributing technical guidance and process-improvement initiatives. Applicants must hold a recognized professional accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent, and have significant post-qualification experience in financial control, legal entity control, or statutory reporting. Strong knowledge of UK accounting requirements and US GAAP is required; IFRS experience is beneficial. Candidates should bring experience in a regulated financial services environment, statutory reporting, external audits, and accounting for relevant financial products. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience is required, along with sound analytical judgment, clear communication, stakeholder influence, strong organization, and the ability to manage competing priorities and drive issues to resolution. French-language capability is an advantage.

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Wells Fargo