Director, Audit

About the role

The Director, Audit leads the development and execution of a comprehensive global audit framework to mitigate organizational risk and support business objectives. This role collaborates with executive leadership to define audit strategies, oversee cross-functional audit projects, and ensure regulatory compliance. The position drives continuous improvement by analyzing operational processes, managing audit deliverables, and fostering strong stakeholder partnerships. Additionally, the Director champions talent development and ethical standards, promoting a culture of integrity and accountability while delivering actionable insights that enhance organizational performance and governance.

About the team

The Global Compliance Audit team provides independent, risk-based assurance to ensure effective operation of the Company’s compliance programs, controls, and processes worldwide. Collaborating with Compliance, Legal, Ethics, and other leaders, the team identifies emerging risks, evaluates regulatory adherence, and delivers actionable insights to strengthen controls. Utilizing a comprehensive global audit framework, the team supports senior leadership in managing compliance risk, driving accountability, and enhancing programs and operations. Their work safeguards the Company and stakeholders while promoting integrity and enabling sustainable business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the global audit framework and annual audit plans aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and stakeholders to define audit scope, objectives, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee cross-functional audit projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to internal audit standards.
• Review and validate audit programs, test work, and reports to ensure accuracy and actionable recommendations.
• Manage communication of audit findings to senior leadership and facilitate resolution of issues.
• Drive regulatory compliance testing and coordinate with external auditors.
• Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning to maintain a skilled audit workforce.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in audit management, including global audit planning and execution.
• Proven expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management within complex business environments.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Fraud Examiner.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, mentor, and engage high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical skills to evaluate operational processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Finance, Computer Science, or related field and 5 years’ experience in internal/external audit, management information systems, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in internal/external audit, management information systems, or related area.
• 2 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial Modeling and Analysis
• Information Technology Masters: Business Administration

Benefits

• Competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U: Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion, bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates. Eligibility requirements apply.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses and stock for certain positions.

Primary location: 905 Customer Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America.