Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Role Overview

Position: Controller

Department: Accounting

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Bentonville, AR

Walton Enterprises is seeking a strategic, analytical, and experienced professional to join the team as Controller. The ideal teammate demonstrates exceptional technical expertise in accounting and financial management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to operational excellence. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information, supporting strategic and operational objectives, and leading a high‑performing accounting team in alignment with Walton Enterprises' mission and values.

The Controller is responsible for overseeing accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for entities served by Walton Enterprises. The responsibilities of this role include ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial information, supporting strategic and operational objectives, and developing and leading a high‑performing team. The Controller partners closely with the Chief Financial Officer and other senior leaders to leverage and strengthen systems and controls, enhance reporting capabilities, and uphold the organization’s commitment to excellence, integrity, and service.

The Corporate Controller leads accounting and financial reporting activities for entities served by Walton Enterprises. This individual ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, monitors and maintains effective internal controls, and provides accurate and timely financial information to support informed decision‑making and facilitate long‑term planning. The role is responsible for building, developing, and leading a high‑performing accounting team driving operational efficiency, and maintaining the highest standards of financial stewardship on behalf of the organization.

• Direct accounting and financial reporting activities for entities served by Walton Enterprises in accordance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies.
• Oversee the preparation of budgets, consolidated financial statements, and management and ad‑hoc reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, as applicable.
• Manage external audits or reviews and coordinate with independent auditors to ensure efficient and timely completion of audit engagements.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in light of best practices to ensure robust controls and data integrity.
• Leverage tools to convert data to information enabling forward‑looking financial analysis and insights to support strategic and operational decision‑making.

• Lead daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets and other areas as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial closings, reconciliations, and reporting cycles.
• Cash flow forecasting and integration with Treasury.
• Ongoing evaluation and implementation of system and process improvements including the integration and utilization of tools in the accounting technology stack to enhance financial reporting and operational efficiency.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members to facilitate a high standard of performance and engagement.
• Establish clear goals, provide regular feedback, and support professional growth opportunities.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement through communication and teamwork.

• Ensure compliance with applicable tax, financial, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with tax, legal, and investment professionals to maintain consistency and accuracy across entities.
• Support risk management, insurance, and entity governance activities.
• Maintain and create if necessary updated documentation of controls, policies and procedures for all financial processes including the internal controls over financial reporting.

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and senior leadership team by proactively providing…