Senior Manager, Controllership - Walmart U.S. Financial Reporting & Analysis

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Controllership connects financial reporting with business activity across Walmart U.S. The role leads balance sheet analysis and review, supports close activities, and helps ensure accurate reporting of key business metrics. Working with Finance and accounting teams, the position supports the segment’s external reporting and quarterly earnings materials, communicates insights to senior leadership, and strengthens financial controls. The role also offers opportunities to improve processes through AI and automation.

The Controllership team leads close and reporting activities, supports external reporting and quarterly earnings materials, and turns financial analysis into a clear view of business performance. It collaborates across merchandising, supply chain, store operations, and newer businesses, and values curiosity, sound judgment, and fresh ideas for improving how work is done.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with balance sheet analysis, financial statement review, and close processes.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely to leadership.
• Curiosity and critical thinking, including willingness to investigate issues and ask follow-up questions.
• Strong ownership and judgment when working through ambiguity.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working in cross-functional teams and building relationships across Finance, accounting, and the business.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and 4 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related area; alternatively, 6 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related area.
• 1 year of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a Relational Database Management System (RDMS).
• Experience working on cross-functional teams or projects.
• Master of Business Administration.
• Certified Public Accountant certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly balance sheet reviews, investigate key movements, and communicate the business story to senior leadership.
• Support monthly close and financial reporting across Walmart U.S.
• Oversee reporting and validation of comparable sales and related business metrics.
• Support the segment’s external reporting and quarterly earnings materials.
• Partner with Finance and accounting teams to resolve issues and understand business developments.
• Execute and improve financial controls, and support audit requests and documentation.
• Use AI and automation to simplify processes and strengthen reporting.

What This Job Offers

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