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Walmart Canada · 1 day ago

(USA) Manager, Data Stewardship

Bentonville, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $130K/yr

3+ years exp

Walmart Inc. is a leading global retailer, and they are seeking a Manager for Data Stewardship within their Enterprise Business Services team. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting by enforcing governance standards and managing the lifecycle of master data objects.

DeliveryRetailShopping

Responsibilities

Own and enforce Finance Master Data governance standards (e.g., system workflows, segregation of duties, and auditable change requests) to protect the integrity of financial reporting

Monitor adherence to policies and lead remediation when exceptions or control gaps are identified

Coordinate the end‑to‑end lifecycle for in‑scope objects (e.g., Accounts, Profit Centers, Cost Centers), from creation through change and inactivation

Manage the intake and prioritization of master data requests; guide requesters on prerequisites, freeze windows, and required evidence to avoid downstream issues

Oversee configuration readiness and perform impact checks (e.g., open items, project/asset ties) before executing locks/unlocks or mass changes

Serve as the central point of contact for markets, business owners, Data Stewards, and technology partners; align decisions with enterprise policy and local regulatory needs

Identify automation and process improvement opportunities, propose and help prioritize solutions, support pilots/implementation, and measure quantifiable outcomes

Qualification

Financial AcumenERP Systems KnowledgeDatabase ManagementProcess ControlsAttention to DetailInfluenceCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, mathematics, finance, computer science, data architecture, or related area and 3 years' experience in data stewardship, data management, database administration, data analytics, or related area

5 years' experience in data stewardship, data management, database administration, data analytics, or related area

Master's degree in business, mathematics, finance, computer science, data architecture, or related area and 1 year's experience in data stewardship, data management, database administration, data analytics, or related area

Strong understanding of financial principles and practices

Meticulous and thorough in managing data

Effective at influencing stakeholders and clearly communicating complex information

Proficient with ERP systems & financial consolidation systems

Skilled in handling various databases, including cloud sources

In-depth understanding and value add of process controls and governance

2-5 years of relevant field experience is highly preferred