Director of Project Financial Management and Controls
OkloSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- Extensive Leadership Experience: Demonstrated success in leading large-scale, cross-functional teams and initiatives within complex, matrixed organizations
- Strategic and Financial Acumen: Deep expertise in operations, strategy, and finance, with a proven track record of driving organizational growth and financial discipline
- Exceptional Communication Skills: Advanced ability to communicate, influence, and build consensus with executive leadership and diverse stakeholder groups
- Change Management Expertise: Strong track record in managing organizational change, enhancing team engagement, and fostering a high-performance culture
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Excellence: Superior organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for senior leaders
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end controls strategy for gig-worker earnings and tax operations, ensuring a robust control environment across operational processes, financial reporting, compliance, and technology systems
- Design, implement, and maintain IT General Controls (ITGCs) over systems supporting earnings disbursements, tax calculations, onboarding, identity verification, and reporting, partnering closely with engineering and product teams
- Oversee SOX/financial control frameworks, including risk assessment, control mapping, documentation, testing, remediation, and ongoing monitoring to ensure readiness for audits and regulatory examinations
- Develop and manage compliance and regulatory controls related to worker classification, earnings regulations, tax withholding/reporting, and data governance, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and international requirements
- Drive continuous improvement and control optimization, conducting root-cause analysis of control failures, implementing automation where possible, and serving as the primary liaison with internal audit, external audit, risk management, and cross-functional leadership
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What salary or compensation is offered for this Director role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this position remote or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills and experience are required for this role?
The role requires extensive leadership experience leading large-scale cross-functional teams, strategic and financial acumen in operations and finance, exceptional communication skills, change management expertise, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
What is the company culture like at Walmart for this role?
The role emphasizes fostering a high-performance culture through change management and enhancing team engagement.
What makes a strong candidate for this Director position?
Strong candidates will have demonstrated success leading large-scale cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations, deep expertise in operations, strategy, and finance, plus proven change management and analytical skills to drive growth and compliance.
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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