Manager, Controllership

Sam's West • Bentonville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Controllership, supports financial accounting flows and processes, executes various reporting and analysis for financial reporting and inventory processes as well as provides business support to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial information. This role involves analyzing financial data, executing internal controls, managing audit requests and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to uphold accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The position drives process improvements, supports business planning, and engages in a collaborative, high-performing team environment. The role demands a commitment to integrity, continuous improvement, and delivering value by aligning financial controls with organizational goals. The Controllership team at Sam’s Club ensures precise financial reporting, strong internal controls, and adherence to accounting standards. Collaborating with finance, operations, and business partners, the team delivers timely financial insights to support strategic decisions. Focused on risk management and process improvement, it upholds regulatory requirements and operational excellence. By aligning financial planning with business goals, the team plays a vital role in maintaining organizational integrity and enabling informed, data-driven outcomes that contribute to sustained business success.

Requirements

• Substantial knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards and internal controls.
• Experience managing financial audit requests, balance sheet accounts, and month-end closing processes.
• Strong skills in account reconciliation, internal controls, and financial data analysis.
• Ability to review, evaluate, and ensure compliance with accounting policies, regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Effective business relationship management and communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to process improvement and driving operational efficiency within accounting functions.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 2 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or related area.

Nice To Haves

• Building, developing, and implementing quality programs/systems
• Information Systems
• Supervising Associates
• Working on cross-functional teams or projects
• Masters: Business Administration
• Financial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification

Responsibilities

• Supporting monthly close and reconciliation process including balance sheet fluctuations as well as P&L analysis
• Identifying opportunities to streamline and automate existing processes as well as transition appropriate activities to shared services.
• Executing key internal controls and working with internal and external auditors on control processes
• Building and maintaining relationships with business and finance partners as well as shared service partners
• Support day to day business needs and business and finance related research related to transaction flows and financial results

Benefits

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• short-term and long-term disability
• company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager