Assistant Controller

Role Overview: Position Title: Assistant Controller

Department

Accounting

Reports To

Controller

FLSA Status

Exempt

Location

Bentonville, AR; Denver, CO

Walton Enterprises is seeking a skilled, highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as an Assistant Controller. The ideal teammate will have demonstrated ability to support accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, process improvement, and accounting team leadership.

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in leading accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and process improvement across the organization. This role helps ensure the integrity of financial information, supports close and reporting processes, leads accounting team members, and strengthens accounting operations through sound judgment, technical accounting knowledge, and cross-functional partnership.

*Responsibilities*

• Support the Controller in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, close processes, internal controls, and compliance activities.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, schedules, financial statements, consolidations, and management reporting.
• Oversee accounting activities related to general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, cash, specialized accounting areas, and related financial records.
• Review and analyze financial information to identify trends, risks, variances, reporting issues, and process improvement opportunities.
• Ensure accounting processes and documentation comply with internal policies, accounting standards, control expectations, and reporting requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members, including workflow prioritization, technical guidance, issue resolution, and performance support.
• Partner with Finance, Treasury, Tax, L...