Senior Manager, Record to Report - SOX Compliance ...

Senior Manager, SOX Compliance Enterprise Business Services

About the Team

As part of the Controls team, you'll play a key role in ensuring Walmart maintains effective internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). You'll collaborate closely with Global Internal Controls (GIC) and Ernst & Young (EY), while also advancing automation and analytics under the Digital Accountant initiative transforming how we manage compliance in a digital environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead SOX compliance for EBS by managing the annual testing and review cycle, walkthroughs, and remediation processes across global finance operations.
• Partner with GIC to align on risk assessment, SOX scope, and control methodology; ensure EBS controls comply with Walmart's enterprise governance standards.
• Coordinate with EY on testing strategy, sample selections, and evidence walkthroughs; manage resolution and closure of audit findings.
• Advance Digital Accountant automation by identifying controls suitable for digitization and embedding analytics and workflow tools to streamline audit processes.
• Oversee quarterly confirmations and IPE validation to ensure audit readiness, documentation completeness, and accurate control execution.
• Mentor and lead EBS team members in SOX methodology, control design, and continuous improvement practices.
• Drive collaboration across Finance, Controllership, and Tech to integrate controls into new digital workflows and process automation projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in audit, SOX compliance, or internal controls.
• Strong understanding of SOX 302/404, COSO framework, and PCAOB standards.
• Experience leading in matrixed or multinational teams.
• Proven ability to collaborate with external auditors (EY) and cross-functional partners.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification.
• Familiarity with SAP, BlackLine, or AuditBoard.
• Experience with automation and analytics tools.
• Exposure to large-scale financial transformation or digital compliance initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership Aligns control strategy with enterprise risk priorities.
• Collaboration & Influence Builds strong partnerships with GIC, EY, and EBS leadership.
• Digital Mindset Champions automation and analytics to enhance control efficiency.
• Operational Excellence Drives accountability, consistency, and audit readiness across global teams.

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.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sams Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelors degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: stock.

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.