Senior Manager, Controllership - External Reporting
Accounting & Finance
USD 90k-180k / year + Equity
Posted on Jun 23, 2026
Position Summary...
The Senior Manager, Controllership, leads the preparation and oversight of annual budgets, financial reporting, and audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This role involves analyzing financial data, managing accounting operations, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support business objectives. The position drives execution of business plans, fosters team development, and promotes adherence to company policies and ethical standards. The Senior Manager plays a critical role in enhancing financial performance, operational efficiency, and maintaining integrity across all controllership functions.About the team:
The External Financial Reporting team is essential in supporting SEC filings and quarterly earnings releases by ensuring accurate and complete financial reporting. Collaborating with global controllership and cross-functional partners such as Investor Relations, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and Finance teams, the team maintains high standards of compliance and integrity. Strong leadership engagement encourages skill development and continuous improvement. This collaborative environment fosters professional growth and teamwork, driving excellence in financial reporting and external disclosures aligned with company values and regulatory requirements.
What you'll do...
- Manage the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets, providing recommendations for senior management approval.
- Oversee financial reporting, balance sheet accounts, and audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Analyze financial data, investigate variances, and communicate business impacts within regulatory frameworks.
- Ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other reporting compliance requirements.
- Lead multiple business plans and projects by identifying needs, setting priorities, and measuring performance.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop associates, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Promote company policies, ethics, and integrity while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
What you'll bring...
- Extensive experience in financial management, including budget preparation, analysis, and reporting for senior leadership.
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Proven ability to oversee audits, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
- Expertise in interpreting financial data to support business decisions and regulatory compliance.
- Commitment to upholding ethics, integrity, and company policies in all financial operations.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement and adapt to evolving business needs and standards.
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At Walmart, we offer 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. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
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 :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
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 projectsMasters: Business AdministrationFinancial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification
