Position Summary...

The Manager, Controllership ensures financial statement accuracy and optimal control environments by overseeing accounting processes, compliance, and collaborating with various teams. Focuses on budget development, risk identification, process improvements, and fostering strong partnerships.

What you'll do...

As a member of Canada’s Local Internal Controls (LIC) Team, the Manager - Internal Controls, reports to and supports the Director in management of the Control function across Walmart Canada. The Manager will assist with the implementation and carrying out Control strategic plans, policies, and best practice initiatives. You will support the Director to partner with other local and corporate finance and operational leaders to develop the appropriate strategies and implement best practices that will enable operational excellence in the management, accounting, and reporting of Walmart Canada’s business. This position will partner with a professional work team responsible for the more complex and technically challenging areas of the company i.e., accounting, tax, information technology, store operations, anti-corruption compliance etc.

The Manager will also be responsible for the design and effectiveness of the Internal Control framework by improving and creating accounting processes to meet all operational, and GAAP requirements as well as supporting evolving future business growth. More specifically, you will partner closely with local and corporate teams, to identify opportunities to improve the overall Walmart Canada control environment, including design and execution and accountability of controls where applicable. As accounting and IT issues arise, you will be a key advisor to the Control owners to address SOX implications and improvements needed.

The role will also include leading internal control advisory support for acquisitions as well as changes to processes or IT systems/automation initiatives as Walmart Canada embarks on its transformational journey to a modern architecture.

This position will recruit, train, and inspire a team of associates to manage Walmart Canada’s internal controls program.

Job Requirements:

• As directed, lead projects to achieve milestones and objectives and solve unique and complex Control related problems as required.

• Partner with the accounting and IT functions to ensure that Walmart Canada’s financial reporting is accurate and complete.

• Coordinate with local and global teams to ensure compliance requirements are met with US GAAP, SOX, FCPA, GDPR/PIPEDA etc.

• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the corporate teams in US, to ensure Canada financial controls and process improvements are completed efficiently, and with input from key stakeholders taken into consideration. Ensure that Walmart Canada is represented in the development of strategy and execution of global anticorruption financial controls improvements.

• Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.

• Validates control design and effectiveness and identifies process deficiencies by testing performance of control against Company procedures and/or external regulatory or accounting requirements; evaluating process efficiencies; and performing data and analytical analysis.

• Motivate, lead, and coach the internal controls team by providing feedback and assisting in the formulation of personal development plans. Continuously assess and monitor talent development by identifying succession plans and challenging learning opportunities to foster professional growth to support the business.

• Regularly seek opportunities to streamline and strengthen operational controls and processes (i.e., intercompany process) to promote timely and accurate financial statement reporting.

• Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales.

• Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans

Additional Qualifications:

• Accounting experience in a publicly traded company.

• Experience and proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high change environment.

• Clear thinking/problem-solving: demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems and successfully lead projects/process improvements within operations/finance functions.

• Adaptable/Flexible: being open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations. • Integrity: accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions and when dealing with others.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; confidence/assertiveness with strong influencing skills. • Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership and ability to independently take initiative to lead programs or projects.

• International Controllership experience; experience working in a complex global business environment with multiple systems and legal entities and currencies and possessing a sound understanding of global process and transactional flows.

• A desire to help others learn, someone who takes responsibility to coach and mentor others.

• Excellent communication skills - strong on diplomacy, a patient listener, strong written communication skills, proven conflict resolution skills.

• Team player, ability to relate to a diverse customer base and workforce, ability to put people at ease and the ability to easily network with others.

• Able to analyze business processes and their use of technology, document process flows and identify risks and control to complete and accurate processing

• Critical thinking and analytical skills to formulate common sense solutions

• A minimum of six (6) years of on-the-job experience is required.

• Experience in internal controls, data analytics, and capital project reviews is preferred.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree, in accounting, finance or related field, is required.

• A Masters or CPA is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404, and COSO Internal Controls Framework, risk assessment practices; Internal Controls over Financial Reporting.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products, specifically Microsoft Excel. Experience with large accounting and maintenance ERP software (SAP a plus).

• A broad understanding of accounting practices (U.S. GAAP) and procedures is required.

• Must have advanced reading and writing skills, the ability to perform intermediate to advanced mathematical calculations, analyze, and review large batches of data, and the ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbally, across all levels of the organization.

• Excellent project management skills: proactive, responsive, takes ownership and accountability, drives processes, meets timelines and critical deadlines.

Leadership Expectations:

Respect the Individual:

Demonstrates and encourages respect for others; drives a positive associate and customer experience for all; embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; supports workplaces where associated feel seen and connected through a culture of belonging, so all associates thrive and perform; contributes to an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work.

Demonstrates engagement and commitment to the team, developing others through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; and recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.

Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively to achieve objectives; communicates with impact and listens attentively to a range of audiences; and demonstrates energy and positivity for own work.

Acts with Integrity:

Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, and the world around us (e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving).

Follows the law, our code of conduct and company policies, and encourages others to do the same; supports an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns; reinforces our culture of non-retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action; acts with accountability for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values.

Is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.

Serve our Customers:

Delivers results while putting the customer first and applying an omni-merchant mindset and acts with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers.

Adopts a broad perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans.

Strive for Excellence:

Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions; supports innovation and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.

Implements and supports continuous improvements and willingly embraces new digital tools and ways of working.

The pay range for this position is $91,900.00 - $126,390.00. Pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

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L’échelle salariale pour ce poste est de 91,900.00 à 126,390.00. La rémunération sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience pertinente.

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location…

1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada

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