
Senior Manager, Controllership - Accounting Policy and Investment COE
WalmartBentonville, Arkansas
$90,000 - $180,000 / year
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Job Description
Position Summary...
Step into a high-impact leadership role at a Fortune 1 Company where you will shape Walmart’s accounting policies and global strategic investment processes. As Senior Manager, you will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to influence the adoption of new accounting standards, manage accounting for Walmart’s strategic investments, and drive process innovation —making a significant difference in how Walmart complies with US GAAP throughout the CompanyAbout the Controllership – Accounting Policy and Investment COE TeamOur team, which also includes Walmart’s Technical Accounting Controllers, acts as a central hub, partnering with Controllership, Tax, Treasury, Corporate Development (M&A), External Reporting, Legal, Finance and Operations to ensure consistent, strategic accounting practices and reporting compliance company-wide. We lead projects that support Walmart’s financial integrity and growth by aligning accounting policies and investment management with evolving business and regulatory landscapes. Your work will directly support Walmart’s strategic decision-making processes and drive operational excellence across the Fortune 1 company.What you'll do...
- Lead the interpretation, implementation, and adoption of new US GAAP pronouncements and accounting policies.
- Organize and coordinate policy improvement projects, serving as the primary contact for planning, analysis, and reporting updates to leadership.
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation, identifying and escalating risks as needed.
- Oversee change management, communication, and training for policy and investment initiatives.
- Support investment monitoring and complex technical accounting determinations (with frequent collaboration Technical Accounting team and M&A), the global investment close and reporting process (with collaboration with SEC counsel and External Reporting), and the continuous improvement of overall investment accounting processes and controls.
- Experience in accounting/auditing with proven expertise in US GAAP research, technical application, and emerging accounting topics (Preferred: CPA, 6-7 years of experience).
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
- Strong project management skills, including written and oral communication, organization, and stakeholder influence.
- Experience in designing, evaluating, and sustaining internal controls for financial statement risk mitigation.
- Familiarity with investment accounting (including ASC 320, ASC 321, ASC 323), VIE accounting, process automation, and cross-functional collaboration.
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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- CertificationPrimary Location...
702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.Automate your job search with Sonara.
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