The Senior Director, Record to Report (R2R) plays a pivotal leadership role within EBS Finance - Accounting Services, overseeing general accounting operations for Walmart U.S., Sam’s Club, and Walmart Canada. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, a passion for continuous improvement, and strong experience managing large, distributed teams. The Senior Director will lead a team of 30 internal associates and manage over 100 outsourced staff, driving operational efficiency and strategic transformation across core accounting processes. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and develop the R2R team of 30+ associates, fostering a high-performance culture. 

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting. 

• Oversee accounting policies, controls, and procedures to ensure compliance and accuracy. 

• Drive automation and process improvements to enhance accuracy, scalability, and efficiency. 

• Manage vendor relationships and outsourced operations, monitoring SLAs and providing performance feedback. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure financial data integrity and alignment with broader business goals. 

• Analyze financial performance and present actionable insights to senior leadership. 

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and other applicable accounting standards and regulations. 

• Establish governance models, documentation standards, and best practices for process excellence. 

What You'll Bring 

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role. 

• Proven ability to lead large-scale accounting operations and transformation initiatives. 

• Expertise in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls. 

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. 

• Experience managing vendor relationships and outsourced teams. 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred). 

• Proficiency with enterprise accounting systems; SAP and BlackLine experience a plus. 

Required Knowledge & Competencies 

• Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance frameworks. 

• Ability to assess and mitigate financial and operational risk. 

• Familiarity with global accounting practices, transfer pricing, and tax regulations. 

• Strong grasp of KPIs, financial metrics, and operational analytics. 

• Experienced in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management. 

• Track record of driving service excellence and continuous improvement. 

• Skilled in performance monitoring, root cause analysis, and operational strategy. 

• Commitment to creating a culture of belonging and developing high-performing teams.