Manager, Controllership

Walmart

. Complete a 2-year accounting leadership development program with three distinct 8-month rotations .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical ability and critical thinking skills while supporting strategic initiatives and executive decision-making in financial operations. Possesses a solid foundation in accounting principles and compliance standards, with experience in cross-functional collaboration and leadership.

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Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting2–5 Years Experience In Public AccountingCPA Designation PreferredCritical ThinkingAnalytical Ability

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinanceAuditFinancial OperationsComplianceProcess ImprovementQuality ProgramsInformation SystemsStrategic InitiativesBusiness Analysis

Soft Skills

Intellectual CuriosityProblem SolvingInteraction/CommunicationLeadershipCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA DesignationMaster’s In Business Administration Preferred

Industry Keywords

ControllershipTreasurySupply ChainMerchandisingGlobal Controller’s OfficeWalmart U.S.Sam’s ClubCorporate Business SegmentsAudit ActivitiesEnterprise-Wide Business Decisions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete a 2-year accounting leadership development program with three distinct 8-month rotations
Work on challenging, innovative, strategically relevant projects that drive business value
Participate in regular Controllership and Audit activities
Support Strategy, Operations, Merchandising, Treasury, Global Controller’s Office, Audit, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Real Estate functions
Gain experience across Walmart U.S., Sam’s Club, International, or Corporate business segments
Contribute to high-visibility projects influencing enterprise-wide business decisions
Strengthen controls and improve processes
Support strategic initiatives and executive decision-making
Partner with senior leaders and solve complex business challenges
Participate in Walmart’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting and other associate events
Ensure compliance with company policies, ethics, and integrity standards in financial operations
Be evaluated on Critical Thinking, Analytical Ability, Interaction/Communication, Leadership, and Potential

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and 2 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or a related area; OR 4 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or a related area
Accounting Leadership Development Program participation requires 2–5 years of experience in public accounting, audit, or related accounting roles
CPA designation preferred
Ability to grasp concepts quickly
Intellectual curiosity
Ability to solve complex, ambiguous business problems
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, analytical ability, interaction/communication, leadership, and potential
Preferred: experience building, developing, and implementing quality programs/systems; Information Systems; supervising associates; cross-functional teams or projects
Master’s in Business Administration preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 education benefit, including fully paid tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs
Leadership development
Professional mentorship
Technical training
Exposure to senior Walmart leaders