Role Overview

Position: Accounting Manager
Department: Accounting
Reporting to: Controller
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Bentonville, AR

This role supports the financial and operational activities of multiple business entities across a broad range of disciplines. The Accounting Manager serves as a trusted advisor to internal clients while providing leadership, oversight, and technical accounting expertise.

What you will do
The Accounting Manager oversees complex financial reporting, collaborates across departments, and provides guidance to accounting staff while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and high-quality financial information.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships, consult, and advise regarding finances, including reporting, forecasting, and budgeting for assigned clients
• Analyze and prepare complex financial statements, including consolidations and related schedules
• Maintain cash balances and oversee cash activity, including coordinating with other staff to ensure timely payment and high-quality input to accounting software
• Delegate and collaborate with Accountants and Staff Accountants to ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting
• Present multi-faceted information and financial reports, providing additional analysis and information as needed
• Collaborate with other departments to prepare financial package presentations and build customized reports
• Coordinate with other staff to provide support for other finance and accounting projects
• Track business activities and prepare supporting information
• Prepare journal entries for payroll, depreciation, investments and other areas as needed
• Provide support to tax department for compliance and tax return preparation
• Provide schedules and information to other departments as needed
• Analyze and prepare recommendations to management on process improvement
• Participate in mentoring and training activities and work reviews
• Perform other duties as required and necessary to accomplish goals and objectives

Who we are looking for

Skills needed

• Advanced financial analysis and reporting expertise
• Strong judgment and problem-solving capability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborative leadership and delegation skills
• Proficiency with accounting systems and reporting tools

Qualifications required for your success

• Bachelors' degree in accounting or related field
• Minimum 15 years work experience in an accounting role within a Professional Setting
• CPA certification or Master's Degree preferred
• Strong technical skills, including knowledge and use of Accounting Software, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Additional Helpful Experience Includes

• Experience using Microsoft Business Central, Solver, Power BI, Addepar, and SharePoint
• Prefer experience in a Family Office or ultra-high net worth accounting
• Prefer work experience in Big 4 public accounting

Personal attributes that support your success

• Demonstrates discretion, integrity, and expertise while serving as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues.
• Collaborates respectfully and effectively with others, contributing to a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Approaches challenges with curiosity, bold thinking, and a commitment to continuous learning and innovation.
• Maintains a strong focus on results, consistently exercising sound judgment and decision-making.
• Brings a visionary mindset, planning strategically for the future with imagination and insight.
• Committed to excellence and actively engages with others to accomplish shared goals.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

Benefits Information

Compensation Range: $151,000-$189,000

Benefits Information: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.

About the Accounting Department

The Accounting Department provides a suite of services including accounts payable, accounts receivable, investment accounting, and grants administration. The accounting team supports the family households, Walton Enterprises, and the Walton Family Foundation.