Director, Controllership - Technical Accounting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Education benefits

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR seeks a Senior/Lead Technical Accountant to steer strategy and execution across accounting, reporting, and controls. The role partners with finance, operations, and stakeholders to interpret standards, guide strategic initiatives, and strengthen financial processes supporting scalable growth.

The team ensures accurate GAAP reporting, robust controls, and SOX readiness. Strong collaboration with cross-functional leaders is essential to drive improvements in processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 5 years’ experience OR 7 years with 2 years supervisory.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial statement analysis, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical accounting, financial reporting, and audits, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards
• Evaluate complex transactions, provide accounting guidance, and advise on financial impacts of strategic initiatives
• Strengthen internal controls and risk management frameworks, ensuring SOX compliance and audit readiness
• Lead budgeting support, balance sheet reviews, and variance analysis to inform business decisions
• Partner cross-functionally to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting accuracy

Skills

Technical accounting

GAAP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

SOX compliance

Auditing

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

Essbase

Job description

Position Summary…

Lead technical accounting strategy and execution to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls across complex business areas. This role partners with cross-functional leaders to interpret accounting standards, advise on strategic initiatives, and strengthen financial processes that support scalable, compliant growth.

About the Team

The Technical Accounting team ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting by interpreting accounting standards and providing guidance on complex transactions and business initiatives. Partnering closely with finance, operations, and external stakeholders, the team drives compliance, strengthens controls, and enables informed decision-making. This role plays a key part in supporting scalable growth while maintaining high standards of financial governance and accountability.

What you’ll do…

• Oversee technical accounting, financial reporting, and audits, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards
• Evaluate complex transactions,provideaccounting guidance, and advise on financial impacts of strategic initiatives
• Strengthen internal controls and risk management frameworks, ensuring SOX compliance and audit readiness
• Lead budgeting support, balance sheet reviews, and variance analysis to inform business decisions
• Partner cross-functionally to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting accuracy

Whatyou’llbring…

• Strong experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, and audit within complex organizations
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial statement analysis, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Proven ability to advise on complex accounting issues and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience with internal controls, SOX compliance, and risk management practices
• Track recordof developing talent and leading high-performing accounting teams

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, 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…

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

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