Role Overview

Position Title: Assistant Controller

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Controller

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Bentonville, AR; Denver, CO

The ideal teammate will have demonstrated ability to support accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, process improvement, and accounting team leadership.

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in leading accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and process improvement across the organization. This role helps ensure the integrity of financial information, supports close and reporting processes, leads accounting team members, and strengthens accounting operations through sound judgment, technical accounting knowledge, and cross-functional partnership.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, close processes, internal controls, and compliance activities.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, schedules, financial statements, consolidations, and management reporting.
• Oversee accounting activities related to general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, cash, specialized accounting areas, and related financial records.
• Review and analyze financial information to identify trends, risks, variances, reporting issues, and process improvement opportunities.
• Ensure accounting processes and documentation comply with internal policies, accounting standards, control expectations, and reporting requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members, including workflow prioritization, technical guidance, issue resolution, and performance support.
• Partner with Finance, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Operations, and external advisors to support audits, reporting needs, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and special projects.
• Support system implementations, reporting improvements, workflow enhancements, and other initiatives that strengthen accounting operations and financial insight.

Who we are looking for

Skills Needed

• Strong accounting operations and financial reporting knowledge
• Close, reconciliation, internal controls, and audit-support expertise
• Ability to lead team members and manage complex accounting workflows
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to improve processes, systems, controls, and reporting practices
• Strong communication and cross-functional partnership skills

Qualifications Required for Success

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or master's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field strongly preferred.
• 10-12 years of progressive accounting, finance, audit, or related experience required.
• 3-5 years of people leadership experience required, including experience leading accounting professionals, accounting workflows, or major accounting processes.
• Meaningful experience with close processes, financial reporting, internal controls, reconciliations, accounting operations, and process ownership required.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with accounting/reporting systems such as Business Central, Solver, Power BI, or similar tools preferred.
• Family office, audit, tax, investment, grant, multi-entity, or complex-entity accounting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, judgment, leadership, and confidentiality skills required.

Personal Attributes That Support Success

• Detail-oriented
• Practical problem solver
• Trusted partner
• Process-minded
• Steady and clear communicator
• Curious and improvement-focused
• Comfortable handling confidential information

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential function s of this position. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be made, provided they do not pose an undue hardship to the company.

Work is generally performed in a standard office or remote office environment. Duties typically require sitting for long periods; prolonged use of a computer, phone, and other standard office productivity equipment; participating in meetings, communicating by phone, video, and email; and occasional movement within the office or between meeting locations. Occasional lifting of boxes, files, or paperwork may be required. The role is not normally subject to extreme environmental conditions or unusual physical demands.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.

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: $242,000 - $260,000

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.