(USA) Senior Manager, Controllership

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Controllership will lead accounting strategy for Walmart technology initiatives and advise on complex transactions, strategic projects, and emerging business models. The role partners with Finance and Technology leaders to ensure compliance with US GAAP while supporting innovation and growth. It oversees accounting reviews, financial performance analysis, and resolution of complex accounting matters; drives automation, process improvement, and digital transformation; and strengthens governance through SOX compliance, risk management, and work with internal and external auditors. The position also represents Corporate Controllership on enterprise initiatives, providing executive-level accounting guidance and influencing decisions across Finance, Technology, and Operations.

The Corporate Accounting Team supports accounting, risk management, and internal controls for corporate functions, including Global Tech. It works across finance, operations, and compliance to advance reporting quality, risk management, and process improvement, while supporting financial planning and decision-making and maintaining accurate, timely reporting.

The role requires deep accounting, financial reporting, and US GAAP expertise, experience supporting technology organizations or investments, and a track record of accounting transformation and process improvement. Experience with enterprise accounting systems and automation tools such as SAP and BlackLine is relevant. The position is based at Walmart's primary location in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and 4 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related area, or 6 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related area.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Deep expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and US GAAP.
• Experience supporting technology organizations, software development, cloud computing, digital products, or technology investments.
• Proven success leading accounting transformation, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and communicate complex accounting concepts effectively.
• Track record of building cross-functional partnerships and driving results in matrixed organizations.
• Skill in solving complex problems and developing scalable solutions.
• Experience with enterprise accounting systems and automation tools, including SAP, BlackLine, and related technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with relational database management systems (RDMS).
• Experience working on cross-functional teams or projects.
• Master of Business Administration.
• Certified Public Accountant certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting strategy for Walmart technology initiatives, advising on complex transactions, strategic projects, and emerging business models.
• Partner with Finance and Technology leaders to ensure US GAAP compliance while supporting innovation and growth.
• Oversee accounting reviews, analyze financial performance, and resolve complex accounting matters.
• Drive automation, process improvements, and digital transformation to improve efficiency, controls, and scalability.
• Strengthen governance through SOX compliance, risk management, and collaboration with internal and external auditors.
• Represent Corporate Controllership on enterprise initiatives, provide executive-level accounting guidance, and influence business decisions across Finance, Technology, and Operations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates; tuition, books, and fees are covered for eligible programs.

What This Job Offers

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