Controller

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.

About the Position

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.

What you will do

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.

Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting

• 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.

Accounting Operations & Systems

• 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.

Leadership & Team Development

• 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.

Compliance & Risk Management

• 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.

Strategic & Operational Support

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and senior leadership team by proactively providing financial insight and recommendations.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
• Client centric mentality supporting the philanthropic, investment, and family reporting needs with precision and responsiveness.
• Identify and execute opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen the organization's financial infrastructure.

Who we are looking for

Skills needed

• Financial Management and Reporting
• U.S. GAAP and Consolidation Accounting
• Internal Controls and Compliance
• Leadership and Team Development
• Financial Analysis and Forecasting
• Process and Systems Optimization

Qualifications required for your success

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Active CPA license strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 6 years in a leadership capacity managing several team members simultaneously.
• Experience in a sophisticated family office, diversified private investment firm, or a complex, multi-entity, structured environment required.
• Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.

Additional Helpful Experience Includes

• Deep understanding of GAAP, partnership and consolidation accounting, and financial systems; understanding of trust and foundation accounting a plus.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high performing teams, manage complex financial environments, and meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Team player with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with market leading accounting software packages and tools as well as advanced Excel skills.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and commitment to confidentiality.

Personal attributes that support your success

• Demonstrates discretion, integrity, and expertise while serving as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues.
• High EQ, collaborates respectfully and effectively with others, contributing to a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Intellectual curiosity, bold thinking, and a commitment to continuous learning and innovation.
• Maintains a strong focus on results, consistently exercising sound judgment and decision-making.
• Brings a visionary mindset, planning strategically for the future with imagination and insight.
• Committed to excellence and actively engages with others to accomplish shared goals.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

Benefits Information

Compensation Range: $231,000 - $289,000

Benefits Information: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.

About the Accounting Department

The Accounting Department provides a suite of services including full general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, investment accounting, and grants administration. The accounting team supports the family households, Walton Enterprises, and the Walton Family Foundation among others.

About Walton Enterprises

Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic, and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam and Helen Walton's family.

We value trust, mutual respect, and a workplace where every associate belongs and can do their best work. We bring together talented people with different backgrounds and viewpoints, support their growth, and empower them to contribute meaningfully.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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