Senior Manager, Controllership - Accounting Policy and Investment COE

Walmart, Inc.

$90K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 4 years' experience in finance or accounting, or 6 years without a degree
  • Proven expertise in US GAAP research and application preferred
  • Strong project management and communication skills
  • Experience in designing and sustaining internal financial controls
  • Familiarity with investment accounting and related ASC topics

Responsibilities

  • Lead the interpretation and adoption of new accounting policies
  • Organize policy improvement projects and report updates to leadership
  • Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resources
  • Oversee change management and training for new initiatives
  • Support investment accounting processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Benefits

  • Comprehensive relocation package to Bentonville, AR
  • Health coverage including medical, vision, and dental
  • 401(k) and stock purchase plans
  • Paid time off including parental and sick leave
  • Education benefits with full tuition coverage for associates
  • Company discounts and life insurance
Full Job Description
Position Summary...
Step into a high-impact leadership role at a Fortune 1 Company where you will shape Walmart's accounting policies and global strategic investment processes. As Senior Manager, you will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to influence the adoption of new accounting standards, manage accounting for Walmart's strategic investments, and drive process innovation -making a significant difference in how Walmart complies with US GAAP throughout the Company

What you'll do...
  • Lead the interpretation, implementation, and adoption of new US GAAP pronouncements and accounting policies.
  • Organize and coordinate policy improvement projects, serving as the primary contact for planning, analysis, and reporting updates to leadership.
  • Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation, identifying and escalating risks as needed.
  • Oversee change management, communication, and training for policy and investment initiatives.
  • Support investment monitoring and complex technical accounting determinations (with frequent collaboration Technical Accounting team and M&A), the global investment close and reporting process (with collaboration with SEC counsel and External Reporting), and the continuous improvement of overall investment accounting processes and controls.


What You'll Bring
  • Experience in accounting/auditing with proven expertise in US GAAP research, technical application, and emerging accounting topics (Preferred: CPA, 6-7 years of experience).
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
  • Strong project management skills, including written and oral communication, organization, and stakeholder influence.
  • Experience in designing, evaluating, and sustaining internal controls for financial statement risk mitigation.
  • Familiarity with investment accounting (including ASC 320, ASC 321, ASC 323), VIE accounting, process automation, and cross-functional collaboration.


The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Position is located at Walmart's new and expansive in Bentonville, Arkansas. A comprehensive relocation package will be provided.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Relational Database Management System (RDMS), Working on cross-functional teams or projects

Masters: Business Administration

Financial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification
Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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