Senior Manager, Controllership
(USA) Purpose Building AR Bentonville Home Office Full-time Senior Accounting
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Walmart. (USA) Purpose Building AR Bentonville Home Office · full-time · $90,000–$180,000 base.
SalaryStated by Walmart
$90,000 – $180,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleAccounting
SenioritySenior
Location(USA) Purpose Building AR Bentonville Home Office
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$90,000–$180,000
PostedOct 6, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Run accounting and reporting for corporate functions, including controls that support reliable financial statements
- Prepare balance sheet, income statement and cash flow reporting, then analyze the results
- Help produce 10-Q and 10-K filings, checking them for accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Apply US GAAP and SOX requirements while strengthening controls and keeping audits ready
- Advise business leaders on financial implications, then improve processes through automation and other changes
What you bring
- A finance or accounting degree plus four years in a related field, or six years of relevant experience
- At least one year of supervisory experience
- Strong accounting and reporting expertise, including US GAAP, internal controls and audit frameworks
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone who can lead work across teams, guide senior stakeholders and turn technical accounting topics into business advice. The position is based in Bentonville, Arkansas, and includes supervisory responsibilities.
From the employer
Position Summary...
The Senior Manager, Controllership operates at the intersection of accounting, strategy, and operations—providing visibility to senior leadership and influencing key business decisions. You will provide oversight of financial reporting and compliance processes, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. You will manage complex, processes that directly impact financial statements, internal controls, and audit outcomes. You will also champion continuous improvement and provide insightful financial guidance for strategic growth. You will build and develop multi-functional business relationships while fostering a culture grounded in integrity, collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.About the team:
The Corporate Accounting team plays a vital role in ensuring enterprise financial integrity through collaboration and expertise. This team supports key accounting functions, internal controls, risk assessment, and business decision-making across corporate areas. Working closely with finance, treasury, operations, and compliance partners, the team delivers accurate reporting, strengthens risk management, and drives process improvements. Committed to continuous enhancement, the team leverages data and insights to improve financial reporting and decision-making while upholding rigorous control standards aligned with the company’s strategic priorities.
What you'll do...
- Oversee accounting and reporting processes related to Corporate functions and controls.
- Own and deliver high-quality financial reporting and analysis across the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
- Contribute to external reporting (10-Qs, 10-Ks), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Drive adherence to US GAAP, SOX, and regulatory requirements, strengthening internal controls and audit readiness.
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to provide financial insights and strategic guidance that influence planning, decision-making, and execution.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency, scalability, and control.
What you'll bring...
- Strong background in accounting and financial reporting, with deep knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and audit frameworks.
- Proven ability to lead through complexity, manage cross-functional initiatives, and influence senior stakeholders.
- A passion for continuous improvement, with experience driving process transformation and operational efficiency.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business insights.
- A growth mindset—you challenge the status quo, embrace innovation, and continuously seek better ways of working.
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 :
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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 projectsMasters: Business AdministrationFinancial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification