Director, Record to Report - Finance Services Transformation

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

The Director, Record to Report - Finance Services Transformation leads the development and execution of financial strategies aligned with business objectives and operational goals. The role oversees transformation of financial close, journal entries, reconciliations, and risk mitigation while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. In collaboration with cross-functional partners, the Director enhances financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency, ensuring financial statement integrity and supporting strategic decisions that optimize business performance and long-term value creation. The team oversees CTS Centers supporting Walmart operations beyond the Americas, delivering back-office functions such as record to report (R2R), reporting, and HR. Combining Walmart associates and third-party providers, the team works to optimize service quality and cost efficiency. It drives operational excellence and transformation in alignment with business strategies, partnering with CTS departments and market leadership to support Walmart’s global objectives and improve financial and operational performance across international markets.

Requirements

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information technology, business, or a related area and 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, information technology, or a related area.
Option 2: 7 years of experience in accounting, finance, information technology, or a related area.
1 year of supervisory experience.
Extensive expertise in financial statement analysis, accounting principles, and forecasting aligned with GAAP and IFRS standards.
Proven ability to lead risk mitigation strategies and implement effective internal controls in complex financial environments.
Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement, communication, and collaboration across cross-functional and international teams.
Demonstrated success driving GenAI and automation initiatives.
Experience in operational excellence, including root cause analysis, process optimization, and service improvement.
Ability to develop and execute business strategies that align financial performance with organizational goals.
Proficiency in analyzing key performance indicators to support decision-making and cost reduction efforts.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading cross-functional teams.
Master's degree in accounting, finance, information technology, business, or a related area and 4 years of experience in accounting, finance, information technology, or a related area.

Responsibilities

Analyze business objectives and customer needs to develop and implement effective financial and operational plans.
Lead automation initiatives to simplify and harmonize account reconciliations, month-end closing, and reporting processes.
Oversee financial statement accuracy and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
Manage stakeholder relationships to align business goals and foster collaboration across functions and markets.
Develop and implement risk management strategies to identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
Monitor performance metrics and promote service and process improvements to advance operational excellence.
Coach and mentor talent and conduct succession planning to build a high-performing team.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Live Better U education benefit program, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible associates