Director, Controllership

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

PTO & paid time off

Live Better U education benefit

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Director of Controllership in Bentonville, AR to lead the SOX program, strengthen the control environment, and drive automation. The role requires strategic leadership across functions and a CPA with GAAP expertise.

You will guide risk mitigation and finance transformation while partnering with IT and business stakeholders. The position sits in the Global Internal Control Transformation Team, offering a path to influence enterprise-wide controls, reporting accuracy, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting; 5 yrs experience, or 7 yrs in finance/accounting.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.
• CPA designation; strong GAAP knowledge and experience with risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reporting compliance and validate consistent policy application for SOX readiness.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on major initiatives to implement internal controls.
• Partner with tech audit to support IT systems that underpin key controls.
• Evaluate control deficiencies, identify root causes, and implement compensating controls.
• Drive continuous improvement in the SOX compliance program.
• Refresh ROMMs to reflect current risk environments.
• Identify automation and AI opportunities within SOX controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Risk mitigation

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Ethical standards

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Essbase

Job description

703 Associate Dr

Bentonville, AR 72712-6556

$110,000 - $220,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary

TheDirector,Controllershipprovidesstrategicleadershipinriskmitigation,andinternalcontrolstosupportbusinessobjectives.TheDirector,ControllershiproleprovidesstrategicleadershipinriskmitigationandinternalcontrolstosupportbusinessobjectivesandstrengthentheSOXcomplianceprogram.ThisroleleadsthemodernizationoftheSOXcontrolenvironmentbyreassessingrisks,rationalizingandenhancingcontrols,andadvancingautomationandAIcapabilities.TheDirectorpartnerscross-functionallytodrivecontinuousimprovement,reducemanualeffort,andincreaseefficiencywhilemaintainingarobustandhighlyeffectivecontrolenvironment.

About the team

The Global Internal Control Transformation Team leads enterprise-wide initiatives enhancing the Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program, including business process and IT controls. The team partners with business stakeholders to maintain a robust control environment, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. It drives continuous improvement through automation and modernization, supporting accurate financial reporting and operational excellence. Guided by integrity, accountability, and transparency, the team delivers sustainable control solutions that enable business transformation while upholding regulatory standards and fostering collaboration across the organization.

What you’ll do

• Ensuringreportingcompliancevalidatingconsistentapplicationofpolicies,regulations;reviewing,evaluatinginternalfinancialstatementsandsupportingdocumentationforcompliancewithaccountingandreportingregulationsandensuringcompliancewithSOX.
• Collaboratingwithkeystakeholdersacrossthelargestinitiativesinthecompanytoproactivelyimplementinternalcontrols.
• PartneringwithourtechauditteamtomakescopingdecisionsforITsystemsthatsupportthekeybusinessprocesscontrols.
• Evaluatingcontroldeficiencies,includingimpactassessment,identifyingrootcauses,andcompensatingcontrols.
• DrivingcontinuousimprovementintheSOXcomplianceprogram.
• RefreshoutdatedoroverlybroadRisksofMaterialMisstatement(ROMMs).
• IdentifyandenableautomationandAIopportunitieswithinSOXcontrols.

What you’ll bring

• CertifiedPublicAccountant(CPA)designationwithextensiveknowledgeofGenerallyAcceptedAccountingPrinciples(GAAP).
• Provenexperienceinfinancialplanning,analysis,andreporting,includingmanagingauditsandbalancesheetaccounts.
• Strongexpertiseindesigningandimprovinginternalcontrolsandriskmitigationstrategies.
• Provenexpertiseinleadinganddrivinglargescaletransformationandmodernizationefforts.
• Demonstratedabilitytoleadcross-functionalteamsandcollaboratewithinternalandexternalstakeholders.
• Commitmenttoethicalstandards,compliance,andfosteringacultureofintegrityandaccountability.

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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 5 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or related area.

2 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant designation, Leading and completing cross-functional projects, Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field, Using Essbase

Primary Location

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

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

Discount Card

Get 10% off

Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.

Live Better U

100% covered

Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.

Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.

Paid time off

Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

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