Director, Audit

Walmart

. Lead the global controls testing, assurance, and monitoring function for Spark Earnings Excellence .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeBentonville • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $264,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in audit management, risk-based testing, and regulatory compliance while leading cross-functional teams to enhance control effectiveness and organizational accountability. Proficient in developing audit frameworks, performance metrics, and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership.

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Audit ManagementRegulatory ComplianceRisk Management FrameworksCross-Functional Team LeadershipProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Internal Controls TestingGlobal Audit PlanningFraud InvestigationFinancial ModelingInformation Technology General ControlsEnterprise Risk Management PrinciplesData AnalysisPerformance Metrics DevelopmentControl Effectiveness AssessmentRemediation Validation

Soft Skills

Team BuildingMentoringCollaborationCommunicationContinuous Improvement

Industry Keywords

AccountingStatisticsEconomicsAnalyticsMathematicsFinanceAudit ReadinessControl HealthOrganizational AccountabilityEmerging Risks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the global controls testing, assurance, and monitoring function for Spark Earnings Excellence
Establish a risk-based audit framework, annual plan, performance metrics, and evidence standards aligned to business priorities
Oversee cross-functional reviews from scope and resourcing through testing, reporting, and remediation validation
Ensure audit programs, workpapers, and conclusions meet internal standards and regulatory expectations
Coordinate with external auditors and stakeholders
Deliver clear, actionable findings to senior leadership
Highlight emerging risks and recurring control weaknesses
Track issues through closure
Build team capability and promote continuous improvement
Strengthen audit readiness, control effectiveness, and organizational accountability across earnings and tax operations
Define the assurance strategy, risk-based testing plan, evidence standards, and reporting cadence across earnings and tax controls
Assess control design, implementation, and operating effectiveness; classify deficiencies and validate remediation
Deliver forward-looking insights on controls at risk from scale, regulatory change, new markets, or system releases
Partner across Operations, Compliance, Product, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Audit while preserving maker-checker independence
Build a high-performing team and provide executive visibility into control health, recurring issues, and residual risk through dashboards, issue aging, and trend analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Extensive experience in audit management and controls, including global audit planning and execution aligned with business objectives
Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, internal controls testing, and risk management frameworks
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with senior leadership to drive audit strategies
Expertise in process improvement, fraud investigation, and IT general controls (ITGC)
Proficiency in applying international standards and enterprise risk management (ERM) principles
Demonstrated skills in developing talent, mentoring, and fostering a culture of integrity and accountability
Financial Modeling and Analysis and Information Technology are preferred qualifications
Master’s in Business Administration is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit
Paid high school completion, bachelor's degree, English Language Learning, and short-form certificate programs
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for by Walmart
Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions