Accounting Leadership Development Program (Manager... at Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas

Job Description:

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Position Summary...


What you'll do...



Accounting Leadership Development Program (ALDP)




The Opportunity


The Walmart Accounting Leadership Development Program (ALDP) is a competitive, two-year leadership program designed for public accounting professionals who aspire to work on diverse, impactful projects with the Fortune 1 Company. We are looking for candidates to help us live our ideals of being a people-led, tech-powered, omnichannel retailer, dedicated to helping people save money and live better. This program targets exceptional talent with leadership potential, offering a rigorous two-year rotational experience that will propel your career forward.



The Program


Over two years, you will rotate through four distinct areas in Controllership and Audit, each lasting six months. You will engage in challenging, innovative projects that drive our business forward and create value for our customers, while supporting multiple operating segments (Walmart U.S., Sam's Club, International and Corporate). As you engage with your work, you will partner with key functional areas of the company, including Strategy, Operations, Merchandising, Treasury, Global Controller's Office, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Real Estate.



The Experience


There is no substitute for feet-on-the-ground experience:

• Four rotations lasting 6 months each with a focus on: Financial Reporting, Business Support, Operational Audit, and SOX Audit.


• Key skills include: Understanding business context, financial acumen & accounting, managing functional partnerships, and project management (among others).

• Embody the values of the Fortune 1 as we serve our Customers and deliver on our promise of "Everyday Low Price".


• Leadership development, professional mentorship, and technical training.


• Regular, meaningful access to senior leadership.

The Outcome



Successful participants will graduate into Controllership or Global Audit after 24 months. High-performing individuals may also be considered for a Senior Manager promotion upon successful completion of the program.


Ultimately, we will invest in you to grow your skills as an accounting professional: critical thinking, learning the business, exposure to today's top executives, and mentoring all while working at the Fortune 1.



The Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance


• 3-5 years of experience in Public Accounting


• CPA or CPA eligible


• Can excel at both high-level strategic thinking and detailed execution


• Motivated self-starter with intellectual curiosity and the ability to navigate through ambiguity


• Have proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities

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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.


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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.


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The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$155,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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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.


Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 2 years' experience in finance, accounting, or related area OR 4 years' experience in finance, accounting, or related area.




Preferred Qualifications...



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


experience in information technology, financial analysis, or relevant area, Supervisory experience


Masters: Business Administration


Financial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification




Primary Location...



702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America



About Walmart



At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?


Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.



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