(USA) Senior Manager, Controllership
- Pay
- $90,000 – $180,000 per year
- Location
- (USA) Sam's Home Office AR Bentonville Home O…
- Listed
- 2 days ago
Role summary
The Senior Manager, Controllership serves as a strategic, hands-on accounting leader responsible for financial reporting, compliance, and operational risk management. This role independently identifies complex accounting challenges, applies sound judgment, and drives practical solutions from assessment through execution.
Partnering closely with Finance and Operations, the position influences business decisions, navigates ambiguity, and leads cross-functional initiatives that strengthen controls and improve efficiency.
Success requires balancing strategic thinking with detailed execution, leveraging automation and innovation, and developing high-performing teams while maintaining financial integrity, accountability, and alignment with business objectives.
What you'll do
- Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, balance sheet integrity, and compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements.
- Independently identify complex accounting risks, exercise sound judgment, and develop practical business solutions.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives from identification through implementation, ensuring hands-on ownership and measurable results.
- Serve as a trusted advisor, influencing business decisions, challenging assumptions, and navigating competing priorities.
- Drive process improvements, automation, and technology solutions through direct involvement in analysis and execution.
- Partner with Finance and Operations to resolve complex issues, navigate ambiguity, and balance business objectives with accounting integrity.
What you'll bring
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent professional accounting certification.
- Extensive experience in public accounting, financial statement analysis, and month-end closing processes.
- Strong proficiency in accounting software, general ledger management, and reconciliation.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Proven skills in managing internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and financial audits.
- Effective communication and business relationship management capabilities to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Leadership experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
Pay and benefits
At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a company 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 Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).
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 projects
- Masters: Business Administration
- Financial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification
- Primary Location...
2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America
About the team
The Sam's Club Controllership team ensures financial integrity, effective internal controls, and compliance while serving as a strategic partner to Finance and Operations. This role requires a hands-on accounting leader who independently navigates complex business challenges, exercises sound judgment, and drives practical solutions from identification through execution.
Working cross-functionally, the team proactively identifies risks, influences business decisions, and leads process improvements through automation and innovation. Success requires balancing strategic thinking with detailed execution, building strong partnerships, and delivering measurable outcomes that protect financial integrity while enabling business growth and operational excellence.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
From Wal-Mart's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 8, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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