Senior Manager, Controllership - Close and Consolidations

Senior Manager, Controllership - Close and Consolidations

Bentonville, AR

Location:

703 Associate Dr, Bentonville, AR

Annual Salary Range: $90,000 - $180,000

The Senior Manager, Close and Consolidation leads the preparation and analysis of financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. This role oversees finance reporting, global close, financial controls, and balance sheet reconciliations while collaborating with internal teams and external partners. The position drives business plan execution by identifying operational needs and performance metrics, fostering team development through coaching and mentoring, and promoting adherence to company policies and ethical standards.

A strong understanding of the consolidation system environment and how systems, data, and process design support accurate reporting outcomes is required.

• Oversee financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Analyze financial data, investigate variances, and communicate business impacts within regulatory frameworks.
• Ensure adherence to reporting policies, Sarbanes‑Oxley Act requirements, and government filing obligations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to validate financial documentation and maintain compliance.
• Support and help improve the consolidation system environment through issue triage, validation, testing support, reconciliation, and process improvement.
• Apply understanding of consolidation system logic and dependencies to strengthen close activities, reporting reliability, and automation opportunities.

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Experience supporting close, consolidation, and reporting activities in a controlled environment.
• A strong systems mindset, including the ability to understand how consolidation platforms support accounting processes, controls, and reporting outcomes.
• Proficiency with Oracle Essbase and SAP General Ledger systems or similar financial platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in mentoring, coaching, and developing high‑performing teams.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance, Tech, and other cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 4 years of experience in finance, accounting, or related area, OR 6 years of experience in finance, accounting, or related area.
• 1 year of supervisory experience.

• Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) knowledge.
• Experience working on cross‑functional teams or projects.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.

• Competitive pay with performance‑based bonus awards.
• Health benefits:
  
  medical, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off, including PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Live Better U education benefit program.
• Additional benefits: company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, etc.

The role is based in Bentonville, AR. Walmart is committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and has a no‑tolerance policy for illegal drug and alcohol use.