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
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
