Director, Controllership - Technical Accounting

Walmart hiring for Director, Controllership - Technical Accounting jobs in Goshen, AR, US

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Today's Walmart is a people-led, tech-powered, omnichannel retailer, dedicated to helping people save money and live better. As part of the Walmart Technical Accounting organization, you will directly contribute to the success of Walmart's retail growth strategy, collaborating across an organization that is hyper-focused on enabling customers to shop however they want, anywhere and anytime.

This position supports our Walmart Global Accounting team, including leading the technical accounting consultation process for complex transactions, advising, and supporting the business on new deal structure, and ensuring consistent application of Walmart accounting policy across the organization.

• The position is a highly engaged accounting support role that works directly with multiple functional areas across the organization, including finance, corporate development, tax, treasury, and operations.
• You will be responsible for:
  • Reviewing significant and/or unusual transactions to determine appropriate accounting treatment.
  • Advising business partners on the structuring of potential transactions to ensure compliance with US GAAP and optimize accounting outcomes.
  • Performing technical accounting research and consulting with stakeholders across the organization on a wide variety of technical accounting matters and transactions
  • Researching, preparing, and reviewing accounting position papers on the company's transactions in accordance with US GAAP

You will sweep us off our feet if:

• You have a deep and broad knowledge of applying US GAAP in areas of high complexity, including revenue recognition, business combinations, consolidation, investments, and derivatives.
• You are a CPA with Big 4 national office experience.
• You have experience bridging between US GAAP and IFRS or other global accounting standards.
• You have accounting or audit experience at large US public companies.
• You have a demonstrated ability to influence business partners within large, matrixed organizations.
• You have strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify and resolve complex accounting issues.
• You can communicate clearly and effectively to broad range of stakeholders, both in writing and verbally
• You have ambitious standards.
• You are organized, disciplined, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• You have a passion for business and are focused on helping our customers to save money and live better.

You will make an impact by:

• Leadership: Providing support and leadership to functional teams within Controllership and in the larger Walmart organization; Acting as the Controllership representative on a wide range of projects across the organization as business teams drive strategic changes.

• Communications and Presentations: Being able to write and review detailed, nuanced technical accounting conclusions; Demonstrating the agility to translate granular technical accounting answers into clear, concise impact presentations (verbal and written) to leadership across the organization.
• Building strategic relationships: Maximizing relationships across the organization to drive strong communications, strategic alignment, and clear project management across Controllership and Walmart; Developing into a trusted business partner who regularly provides consultation excellence; Building internal partnerships to continue to gain insights and support the direction of business.
• Operating with excellence : Setting an example in driving actions plans and delivering excellence, promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Advises strategic business initiatives by representing Controllership in cross-functional development projects; analyzing and reviewing detailed plans that involve systems, operations, reporting, and accounting; representing monetary impact; and establishing effective internal controls.

Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas.

Oversees processes and controls and P&L and balance sheet accounts for each assigned business area by monitoring projects, reviewing financial data; discussing strategy business impacts; and facilitating the relationship between team, internal customers, and external specialists.

Oversees accounting operations by utilizing knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting standards to provide guidance to business partners and to perform financial statement analysis and accounting.

Manages the mitigation of company risk exposure by designing and developing financial-related systems, system enhancements, and processes; monitoring and improving controls environment; ensuring coordination between cross-divisional departments and internal and external auditors; and ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and generally accepted accounting principles.

Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy.

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 5 years' experience in finance, accounting, or related area OR 7 years' experience in finance, accounting, or related area. 2 years' 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
Primary Location...
702 SW 8TH ST, BENTONVILLE, AR 72716, United States of America