Senior Manager, Controllership - Global Internal Controls

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•$90,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Controllership, leads the oversight of financial reporting, budget preparation, and compliance activities to ensure accuracy and adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements. This role drives the execution of business plans by analyzing financial data, managing audits, and fostering collaboration across teams and external partners. The position also emphasizes talent development, operational efficiency, and integrity, supporting continuous improvement and alignment with company values. The Senior Manager plays a critical role in maintaining financial controls and delivering reliable insights to senior leadership for informed decision-making. About the team: The Walmart Global Internal Controls team leads critical initiatives in Governance, Risk, and Compliance. As Senior Manager, Controllership, the team partners with process owners and auditors to design and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting. They drive transformation projects to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. Focused on integrity, accountability, and operational excellence, the team collaborates across functions to deliver accurate financial reporting and support business goals within an integrated digital and physical environment. Expertise in Public Accounting, Internal Controls, and SOX Testing is essential to succeed in this role.

Requirements

At least 6 years of auditing experience in a Big 4, regional public accounting firm, or Fortune 500 company, with proven SOX and business process controls leadership.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, along with strong knowledge of accounting and auditing principles in a global public company environment.
Demonstrated expertise in integrating controls within IT-oriented projects, including Agile methodologies and Cloud-based systems.
Advanced skills in simplifying complex topics through visuals and clear communication, making technical concepts accessible for stakeholders.
A background in risk and controls, process improvement, and internal audit, with a passion for learning and continuous professional growth.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 4 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or related area.
1 year’s supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Relational Database Management System (RDMS)
Working on cross-functional teams or projects
Masters: Business Administration
Financial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and management of business process and application-level controls for major company projects, ensuring compliance and control effectiveness.
Collaborate with business and IT leaders to embed controls into system development life cycles and facilitate smooth project execution.
Oversee SOX compliance by validating consistent policy application, reviewing internal financial statements, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
Manage multiple concurrent global projects, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver solutions and drive process improvements.
Provide expert guidance on control design, process automation, and risk mitigation, continuously enhancing the company’s control environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption expense reimbursement
Surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)