Senior Manager, Controllership - Accounting Policy and Investment COE

About the role

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 Company.

Controllership – Accounting Policy And Investment COE Team

Our 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.

Your Career Journey at Walmart

We’ll reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in "@walmart.com." or “@samsclub.com”. All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: http://careers.walmart.com. There is no cost or payment required to apply or be considered for a position. If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity.

Position is located at

Walmart’s new and expansive location in Bentonville, Arkansas.

A comprehensive relocation package will be provided.

Career Benefits

• 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.

Annual Salary Range

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: Stock

Minimum Qualifications

• Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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 projects
• Masters: Business Administration Financial & Insurance
• Certified Public Accountant - Certification