Director, Record to Report

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•$110,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Record to Report (R2R) – Store Operations is a senior leadership role within Walmart’s Accounting Operations Centers of Excellence (COE), accountable for the integrity, scalability, and modernization of store operations accounting across North America. This role serves as the single-point owner for store operations accounting outcomes, including financial close quality, control effectiveness, and transformation delivery. The Director provides strategic direction, sets operating standards, and influences cross‑functional partners—including Store Operations, Controllership, Finance, FP&A, Technology, and Audit—to drive consistency, automation, and continuous improvement at scale. The Director leads a lean, high‑impact team of 2 or more leaders/professionals, operating through influence, strong partnerships, and a clear transformation roadmap.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Deep understanding of US GAAP, financial close, controls, and operational accounting
Demonstrated success leading transformation or large‑scale change, not just participating in it
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority
Strong executive presence, judgment, and decision‑making capability
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information technology, business, or related area and 5 years' experience in accounting, finance, information technology, or related area.
Option 2: 7 years' experience in accounting, finance, information technology, or related area.
1 year’s supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large, complex, matrixed organization
CPA or equivalent professional certification
Background in public accounting and/or large corporate accounting environments
Experience operating within a COE, shared services, or centralized accounting model
Exposure to accounting automation, AI‑enabled tools, or digital finance platforms
Leading cross-functional teams
Master's degree in accounting, finance, information technology, business, or related area and and 4 years' experience in accounting, finance, information technology, or related area.

Responsibilities

Own end‑to‑end Store Operations accounting outcomes, including close performance, accuracy, risk management, and compliance
Establish and maintain accounting standards, governance, and operating rhythms aligned to COE expectations
Ensure consistent application of US GAAP and company policy across store operations accounting processes
Act as the accounting authority for store‑driven financial impacts, resolving complex or high‑risk issues
Provide executive oversight of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for Store Operations
Ensure strong SOX compliance, control design, and control execution effectiveness
Partner with Internal and External Audit to proactively identify, mitigate, and remediate risk
Use data and trends to anticipate issues and prevent defects rather than react to them
Set the vision and roadmap for store operations accounting transformation
Sponsor and lead initiatives focused on simplification, standardization, and automation, aligned with the Digital Accountant and COE operating model
Drive sustainable reduction of manual effort while improving quality, speed, and scalability
Define success metrics and hold the organization accountable for measurable outcomes (e.g., close speed, accuracy, capacity creation, control strength)
Operate as a trusted advisor to Store Operations and enterprise finance leadership
Influence upstream business and system decisions to improve accounting outcomes and reduce downstream complexity
Translate accounting requirements into practical, business‑aligned solutions without compromising integrity or control
Elevate accounting from transactional execution to insight, risk management, and decision support
Lead and develop a small, senior team through clear expectations, empowerment, and accountability
Build future‑ready capabilities across accounting, automation, and data‑driven decision making
Reinforce a Director‑level mindset focused on ownership, outcomes, and enterprise impact
Contribute to COE‑wide leadership forums, succession planning, and operating model evolution

Benefits

Incentive awards for performance
401(k) match
Stock purchase plan
Paid maternity and parental leave
PTO
Multiple health plans
Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Company-paid life insurance
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Live Better U education benefit program (for eligible associates)
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart for Live Better U programs