Assistant Controller

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in leading accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and process improvement across the organization. This role helps ensure the integrity of financial information, supports close and reporting processes, leads accounting team members, and strengthens accounting operations through sound judgment, technical accounting knowledge, and cross-functional partnership.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, close processes, internal controls, and compliance activities.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, schedules, financial statements, consolidations, and management reporting.
• Oversee accounting activities related to general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, cash, specialized accounting areas, and related financial records.
• Review and analyze financial information to identify trends, risks, variances, reporting issues, and process improvement opportunities.
• Ensure accounting processes and documentation comply with internal policies, accounting standards, control expectations, and reporting requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members, including workflow prioritization, technical guidance, issue resolution, and performance support.
• Partner with Finance, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Operations, and external advisors to support audits, reporting needs, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and special projects.
• Support system implementations, reporting improvements, workflow enhancements, and other initiatives that strengthen accounting operations and financial insight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field strongly preferred.
• 10–12 years of progressive accounting, finance, audit, or related experience required.
• 3–5 years of people leadership experience required, including experience leading accounting professionals, accounting workflows, or major accounting processes.
• Meaningful experience with close processes, financial reporting, internal controls, reconciliations, accounting operations, and process ownership required.
• Experience with accounting/reporting systems such as Business Central, Solver, Power BI, or similar tools preferred.
• Family office, audit, tax, investment, grant, multi-entity, or complex-entity accounting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, judgment, leadership, and confidentiality skills required.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented
• Practical problem solver
• Trusted partner
• Process-minded
• Steady and clear communicator
• Curious and improvement-focused
• Comfortable handling confidential information

About the Accounting Department

The Accounting Department provides a suite of services including accounts payable, accounts receivable, investment accounting, and grants administration. The accounting team supports the family households, Walton Enterprises, and the Walton Family Foundation.

About Walton Enterprises

We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam and Helen Walton's family. We value trust, mutual respect, and a workplace where every associate belongs and can do their best work. We bring together talented people with different backgrounds and viewpoints, support their growth, and empower them to contribute meaningfully.

Benefits Information

We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.