(USA) Senior Manager, Controllership

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

3d•$90,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Controllership, provides oversight over financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance activities to ensure accuracy and adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves managing end-to-end processes that impact financial statement, internal controls, and audit processes while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The position drives continuous improvement in accounting operations and supports strategic business initiatives by providing insightful financial analysis and guidance. Additionally, the role fosters team development and promotes a culture of integrity, collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence within the controllership function. About the team: The Corporate Accounting Team supports accounting, risk management and internal controls for various corporate functions including capital markets with responsibilities for long term debt and derivatives. We work at the intersection of finance, operations, and compliance, driving high-quality reporting, risk management, and process improvement across the enterprise. Our team collaborates closely with cross-functional partners to align financial objectives and initiatives, support decision-making and financial planning while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Focused on continuous improvement, the team drives process enhancements and upholds rigorous standards in financial analysis, internal controls, and corporate accounting to support the organization’s strategic goals.

Requirements

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.
Strong experience in accounting and financial reporting, with strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and audit frameworks.
A track record of leading cross-functional projects and influencing senior stakeholders to drive execution.
Strong skills in process improvement to enhance financial operations and reporting efficiency.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
A growth and development mindset—you challenge legacy practices and introduce new ways of working.

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

Support business processes and accounting for Long Term Debt and Derivatives (prior experience not required).
Manage financial reporting and analysis for balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.
Support external financial reporting (including 10-Qs and 10-Ks).
Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements including Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements.
Engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial objectives and initiatives, providing strategic insights and support to drive decision-making and financial planning.

Benefits

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
Short-term disability
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 is a Walmart-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.