Senior Manager, Controllership Operations - Spark Transformation

Team Operations Lead

The Team Operations Lead will serve as a strategic partner and operational driver for the Controllership Transformation and Payroll leadership team. This role is responsible for ensuring alignment between vision, strategy, and execution, while also managing the day-to-day operational cadence of the business. The Team Operations Lead will own critical financial, planning, cultural, and communication processes, while also managing ad hoc projects and initiatives that require leadership-level oversight.

What You'll Do

The Team Operations Lead will:

• Partner with leadership team to translate vision and goals into actionable strategies and priorities.
• Lead monthly P&L reviews and forecast updates to ensure financial accountability.
• Drive annual LRP (Long-Range Planning) and AOP (Annual Operating Plan) exercises.
• Track key initiatives and performance metrics, ensuring progress and timely escalation of issues as needed.
• Provide insights and data to support decision-making and strategy refinement.
• Develop project planning cycles and leadership reviews.
• Manage AES (Associate Engagement Survey) results, analysis, and follow-up activities throughout the year.
• Oversee SOWs, invoicing, and vendor management for Deloitte and other third-party partners.
• Organize in-person engagements and team connection events, such as "Coffee with Melanie" and team building events.
• Standardize processes, reporting, and communication practices to improve efficiency and clarity.
• Prepare agendas to ensure readiness for key meetings.
• Create high-quality presentations, reports, and communications for leadership and stakeholders.
• Support ad hoc needs, including data analysis, project support, and executive briefing preparation.
• Monitor team engagement and morale, surfacing insights and opportunities for improvement.

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong background in operations, strategy, finance, or project management.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive accountability in a variety of environments.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Comfortable with financial processes (P&L reviews, forecasting, planning).
• Skilled at creating high-impact presentations and reports for senior stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 4 years' experience in finance, accounting, or related area OR 6 years' experience in finance, accounting, or related area. 1 year's supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Relational Database Management System (RDMS), Working on cross-functional teams or projects Masters: Business Administration Financial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification

Primary Location

703 Associate Drive, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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