Senior Manager, Audit and Accounting

Walmart Senior Manager, Audit and Accounting Bentonville, Arkansas Apply Now

Leaders and individual contributors alike look to our Global People teams to influence strategy, optimize working models and enable the business to achieve results while preserving the fabric that sets us apart and keeps our 1.

3M+ associates coming to work every day. By providing the necessary tools and insights, our People professionals operate as partners at every phase of workforce planning, talent management, organizational design and change management.

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

About the Team / Position

As a Senior Manager, Benefits Accounting and Audit , you'll play an important role in managing the accounting, audit and finance related processes for our retirement plans as part of the financial benefits team.

In this role, you'll work with our internal and external partners as you lead our audit and financial reporting processes.

You'll ensure that our plans remain in compliance with accounting and audit standards, lead the weekly and bi-weekly reconciliation and funding processes for our plans, and communicate analysis and information to senior leadership and other partners.

As a member of the financial benefits team, you'll play a role in shaping the financial wellbeing of our associates and providing them with the tools and resources needed to reach their long-term financial goals.

What you'll bring...

• Adaptability and curiosity, constantly looking to improve programs, processes, and outcomes.
• Proven ability to work effectively across different teams and with various stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and auditing.
• Great listening skills, critical thinking skills, and an ability to articulate complex points simply.
• Knowledge of 401(k) plans, other retirement plans, or similar programs.
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, financial reporting (including 11-K), SOX compliance, or related processes.

Education, Experience and Certifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or auditing, with experience in benefits-related roles a plus.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) is a plus.

What you'll do...

• Lead the audit and financial reporting processes for financial benefit programs, including SOX compliance, 11-K audit and filing, Form 5500 review and filing, Form 8955 review and filing, and other audit requests and financial reporting requirements.
• Lead the financial processes of the team, including the weekly and bi-weekly payroll reconciliation process, and the submission of weekly and bi-weekly funding wires for payment to vendors.
• Conduct regular plan monitoring and analysis to ensure that processes and systems are operating as expected throughout the year.
• Coordinate with internal partners to provide financial benefits program information for use in the annual proxy statement.
• Collaborate with internal partners to facilitate the transition of financial benefits related processes from the legacy payroll system to SAP.
• Manage accounting and audit projects by determining scope and objectives; developing cross-functional audit plans; determining and gathering resources from leadership in global markets;

partnering with stakeholders and process owners for execution of plans.

• Drive efficiencies in the accounting and audit process by recognizing automation and integration opportunities.
• Communicate accounting and audit information to senior leadership by reviewing audit documents and work papers.
• Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates.
• Promote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
• Ensure business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives.
• Drive global audit framework and audit planning to mitigate risk to the company.
• Assign and direct accounting and audit staff in the validation of control design and effectiveness.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Minimum Qualifications...

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Finance, Computer Science, or related field and 4 years' experience in internal / external audit, management information systems, or related area OR 6 years' experience in internal / external audit, management information systems, or related area.
• 1 year's supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Experience in information technology, financial analysis, or relevant area, Master's Degree in business or related field.

Primary Location...

508 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice.

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