Walmart

Senior Manager, Controllership - Sam's Merchandising

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field plus 4 years' relevant experience, or 6 years' relevant experience without a degree
  • 1 year of supervisory experience necessary
  • Extensive knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
  • Proven ability to manage financial audits and month-end processes
  • Strong expertise in account reconciliation and internal controls
  • Effective communication skills for collaboration with finance partners
  • Commitment to continuous process improvement and operational efficiency

Responsibilities

  • Support the monthly closing and reconciliation for inventory and related accounts
  • Identify and implement process improvements and automation
  • Monitor and enhance existing internal controls
  • Build relationships with business and finance stakeholders
  • Provide accounting support for new initiatives and system changes
  • Ensure compliance of internal controls with evolving business strategies

Benefits

  • Health coverage including medical, vision, and dental
  • 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance
  • Generous paid time off for vacation, parental leave, and family care
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Employee discounts and Military Leave Pay
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • Company-paid education program covering tuition and related fees
Full Job Description
Position Summary...
The Senior Manager, Controllership, leads the oversight of financial accounting flows and processes, inventory reporting and provides business support to the Merchandising and Replenishment organizations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial information. This role involves analyzing financial data, managing audits, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to uphold accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The position drives process improvements, supports business planning, and engages in a collaborative, high-performing team environment. The role demands a commitment to integrity, continuous improvement, and delivering value by aligning financial controls with organizational goals.

What you'll do...
  • Supporting monthly close and reconciliation process for inventory and other merchandise related accounts including balance sheet fluctuations as well as P&L analysis
  • Identifying opportunities to streamline and automate existing processes as well as transition appropriate activities to shared services.
  • Monitoring and improving existing controls environment
  • Building and maintaining relationships with business and finance partners.
  • Providing accounting support for new business initiatives including system conversions/implementations, infrastructure build, etc.
  • Ensuring internal controls are designed and operating effectively as our business/operational strategies evolve.


What you'll bring...

  • Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
  • Proven experience managing financial audit requests, balance sheet accounts, and month-end closing processes.
  • Strong skills in account reconciliation, internal controls, and financial data analysis.
  • Expertise in interpreting financial data to support business decisions and regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to review, evaluate, and ensure compliance with accounting policies, regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
  • Effective business relationship management and communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Commitment to process improvement and driving operational efficiency within accounting functions.


At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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.

- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Live Better U is a company 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 Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).









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...

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America

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