Senior Manager, Controllership - External Reporting

Walmart, Inc.

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; or 4 years' experience in a finance/accounting-related area; or 6 years' experience without a degree.
  • Minimum of 1 year's supervisory experience.
  • Extensive experience in financial management, including budgeting and analysis for senior leadership.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
  • Proven ability to ensure audit accuracy and compliance.
  • Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and team development.
  • Expertise in interpreting financial data for business decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Manage preparation and consolidation of annual budgets for senior management approval.
  • Oversee accuracy and compliance of financial reporting and audits.
  • Analyze financial data, investigating variances and communicating impacts.
  • Ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley Act and reporting compliance requirements.
  • Lead business plans and projects by setting priorities and measuring performance.
  • Supervise and mentor associates to foster a high-performing team environment.
  • Promote ethics and integrity while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and team leadership.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
  • Involvement in enhancing financial performance and operational efficiency.
  • Valuable role in ensuring regulatory compliance and integrity.
  • Support for ethical practices in financial operations.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...
The Senior Manager, Controllership, leads the preparation and oversight of annual budgets, financial reporting, and audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This role involves analyzing financial data, managing accounting operations, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support business objectives. The position drives execution of business plans, fosters team development, and promotes adherence to company policies and ethical standards. The Senior Manager plays a critical role in enhancing financial performance, operational efficiency, and maintaining integrity across all controllership functions.

What you'll do...
  • Manage the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets, providing recommendations for senior management approval.
  • Oversee financial reporting, balance sheet accounts, and audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Analyze financial data, investigate variances, and communicate business impacts within regulatory frameworks.
  • Ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other reporting compliance requirements.
  • Lead multiple business plans and projects by identifying needs, setting priorities, and measuring performance.
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop associates, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  • Promote company policies, ethics, and integrity while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.


What you'll bring...
  • Extensive experience in financial management, including budget preparation, analysis, and reporting for senior leadership.
  • Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
  • Proven ability to oversee audits, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
  • Expertise in interpreting financial data to support business decisions and regulatory compliance.
  • Commitment to upholding ethics, integrity, and company policies in all financial operations.
  • Ability to drive continuous improvement and adapt to evolving business needs and standards.


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.

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...

703 Associate Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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