Manager, Controllership

Sam's Club; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sam’s Club is seeking a Manager, Controllership to oversee financial accounting flows, reporting, and analysis. The role partners with finance and operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely financial information while driving process improvements and value through strong controls.

The Controllership team delivers precise financial reporting, strong internal controls, and insights to support strategic decisions in a risk-managed, data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; 2 years’ experience in finance or accounting, or 4 years’ experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing audit requests and ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close and reconciliation processes, including P&L analysis.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate processes; shift activities to shared services.
• Execute internal controls and coordinate with auditors.
• Build relationships with business and finance partners and shared service teams.
• Support day-to-day business needs and research related to transactions and results.

Skills

Accounting principles

Internal controls

Financial data analysis

SOX compliance

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA

CPA Certification

Job description

Position Summary...The Manager, Controllership, supports financial accounting flows and processes, executes various reporting and analysis for financial reporting and inventory processes as well as provides business support to to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial information. This role involves analyzing financial data, executing internal controls, managing audit requests 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.

The Controllership team at Sam’s Club ensures precise financial reporting, strong internal controls, and adherence to accounting standards. Collaborating with finance, operations, and business partners, the team delivers timely financial insights to support strategic decisions. Focused on risk management and process improvement, it upholds regulatory requirements and operational excellence. By aligning financial planning with business goals, the team plays a vital role in maintaining organizational integrity and enabling informed, data-driven outcomes that contribute to sustained business success.

What you’ll do…

• Supporting monthly close and reconciliation process 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.
• Executing key internal controls and working with internal and external auditors on control processes
• Building and maintaining relationships with business and finance partners as well as shared service partners
• Support day to day business needs and business and finance related research related to transaction flows and financial results

What you’ll bring:

• Substantial knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards and internal controls.
• Experience managing financial audit requests, balance sheet accounts, and month-end closing processes.
• Strong skills in account reconciliation, internal controls, and financial data analysis.
• 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 $80,000.00 - $155,000.00

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

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 2 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Building, developing, and implementing quality programs/systems, Information Systems, Supervising Associates, 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

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.