Director, Controllership - Global Internal Controls

Position Summary

The Global Internal Controls (GIC) Director, Controllership provides strategic leadership in financial planning, risk mitigation, and internal controls to support business objectives. This role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial statements. The Director collaborates cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and implement effective business strategies. By fostering a culture of accountability and ethical practices, this position contributes to operational excellence and supports the organization’s long‑term financial health and growth.

The GIC team plays a vital role in supporting Walmart’s retail growth by ensuring robust internal controls over financial reporting. As part of this team, the GIC Director, Controllership collaborates with controllership, business, and technology partners to drive business transformation and program management. The team focuses on designing effective controls, managing risk, and enhancing processes across various segments. Members demonstrate strong leadership and expertise in financial planning, risk mitigation, and compliance with accounting principles, contributing to Walmart’s commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement in a dynamic, global environment.

• Ensuring reporting compliance by validating consistent application of policies, rules, and regulations; reviewing, evaluating, and interpreting internal financial statements and supporting documentation for compliance with accounting and reporting regulations and ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders across the largest initiatives in the company to proactively implement internal controls.
• Partnering with our tech audit team to make scoping decisions for IT systems that support the key business process controls.
• Evaluating control deficiencies, including impact assessment, identifying root causes, and compensating controls.
• Presenting findings, control issues, project status, etc. to executive leadership as needed.
• Driving continuous improvement in the SOX compliance program.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation with extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, including managing audits and balance sheet accounts.
• Strong expertise in designing and improving internal controls and risk mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Skilled in budget management, forecasting, and aligning financial strategies with business objectives.
• Commitment to ethical standards, compliance, and fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.

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  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.

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