Walmart

Senior Manager, Controllership

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

Qualifications

  • Strong accounting fundamentals with experience in U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
  • Capacity to manage regular accounting duties while spearheading projects.
  • Solid grasp of how store operations impact financial outcomes.
  • Skill in analyzing data to troubleshoot issues and formulate solutions.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in Finance, Operations, and Technology.
  • Demonstrated judgment and ability to navigate ambiguity effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills, simplifying accounting jargon for non-accountants.
  • CPA certification or equivalent experience in a complex environment preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee regular accounting tasks for store operations, including closing, reconciliations, and reporting.
  • Assess store and segment results, clarifying financial drivers to partners.
  • Collaborate with various departments to implement business process changes.
  • Analyze accounting impacts of new or modified store processes.
  • Manage initiatives that enhance the accuracy and efficiency of accounting practices.
  • Identify the root causes of accounting discrepancies and drive resolutions.
  • Clearly articulate accounting conclusions and associated risks to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Financial benefits like 401(k) plans, stock purchase options, and company-paid life insurance.
  • Generous paid time off policies including PTO, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits, along with company discounts.
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and Military Leave Pay.
  • Education benefits with tuition, books, and fees paid for by Walmart.
Full Job Description
  • Own recurring accounting activities supporting store operations, including close, reconciliations, reporting, and issue resolution.
  • Analyze store and segment results and help explain financial drivers to Finance and business partners.
  • Partner with Operations, Finance, Product, Technology, and Controllership on business and process changes.
  • Evaluate accounting and control impacts of new or changing store processes.
  • Lead projects that improve the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of store accounting.
  • Identify root causes of accounting, data, and control issues and drive them to resolution.
  • Communicate accounting conclusions, financial impacts, and risks clearly to stakeholders and leadership.


What you'll bring...
  • Strong accounting fundamentals and experience applying U.S. GAAP and internal control concepts.
  • Ability to manage recurring accounting responsibilities while also leading projects and process improvements.
  • Strong business understanding and curiosity about how store operations translate into financial results.
  • Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and develop practical solutions.
  • Experience working across Finance, Operations, Product, Technology, and other functional teams.
  • Strong judgment and the ability to operate effectively when the answer is not immediately clear.
  • Clear communication skills, including the ability to translate accounting complexity into business language.
  • CPA or equivalent experience in a large, complex environment preferred.


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

About Walmart

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Size
2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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