(USA) Director, Earnings Strategy and Assessment

Director, Earnings Strategy and Assessment

Position Summary

The Director, Earnings Strategy and Assessment, leads the development and execution of a comprehensive earnings program strategy for the Spark Driver platform. This role ensures regulatory compliance, data integrity, and robust internal controls across cross-functional teams. The director drives continuous improvement by translating strategic objectives into measurable outcomes, managing risk, and maintaining transparent reporting. Collaborating with multiple stakeholders, this position supports audit readiness, operational excellence, and effective communication of program health to senior leadership, fostering a disciplined and scalable earnings ecosystem aligned with business priorities.

What Youll Do

• Define and execute the end-to-end earnings strategy for the Spark Driver platform, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Develop measurable objectives, roadmaps, and success metrics for earnings programs across multiple teams.
• Own regulatory reporting and compliance documentation, meeting external and internal audit standards.
• Design and assess internal controls over earnings calculations and workflows, identifying gaps and validating remediation.
• Establish data quality checks, reconciliation routines, and monitoring dashboards to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Lead cross-functional workstreams addressing policy evolution, product changes, and incident remediation.
• Communicate program health, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership through clear, concise updates.

What Youll Bring

• Extensive experience in developing and executing earnings program strategies within complex, cross-functional environments.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, filings, and reporting requirements related to financial and earnings data.
• Proven ability to design, assess, and maintain internal controls over earnings calculations and disbursements.
• Expertise in data quality assurance, reconciliation processes, and monitoring to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams and driving resolution of operational risks and anomalies.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex information clearly to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and alignment with business objectives.

About the Team

The Trust & Safety Governance team develops and enforces policies, standards, and controls to ensure platform safety, fairness, and compliance. Working closely with Product, Operations, Legal, Compliance, and Engineering, the team creates scalable governance frameworks that protect stakeholders and the business. They identify emerging risks, address policy gaps, and align efforts with regulatory requirements. By integrating risk analysis, policy development, and performance monitoring, the team promotes accountability and continuous improvement, enabling efficient operations while maintaining strong safeguards across the organization.

Benefits

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Additional Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Economics, or related field and 8 years' experience in audit, program management, compliance, controllership, finance, complex operational reporting, or related discipline
• OR 10 years' experience in audit, program management, compliance, controllership, finance, complex operational reporting, or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

• Background in e-commerce, retail, or other high-scale consumer platforms managing complex operational or financial data.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives that span Product, Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Experience operating in regulated or highly controlled environments (for example, financial services, e-commerce risk, or trust and safety functions).
• Experience working on or with gig-economy, marketplace, or platform business models (for example, driver, courier, or contractor ecosystems).
• Professional certifications in audit, risk, or controls (for example, CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar).

Primary Location

Primary Location: 802 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart Culture

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Benefits Youll Enjoy

• Discount Card: Get 10% off Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.
• Live Better U: Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.
• Walmart Academy: Grow your skills Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.
• Financial Perks: Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.
• Paid Time Off: Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family.
• Wellbeing Programs: Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life's challenges.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

Life at Walmart

Imagine a workplace surrounded by innovation. At Walmart's new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we're redefining what it means to work at a global leader. Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech-enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.

With amenities like on-site childcare at our Little Squiggles Children's Enrichment Center, the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness Center, and a vibrant food hall featuring local and international favorites, we're creating a space where work-life balance isn't just a goal-it's a reality.

Beyond the campus, Bentonville offers a dynamic lifestyle with world-class dining, art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, and countless outdoor activities. Whether you're exploring High South cuisine, enjoying live performances at our new amphitheater, or cycling the Razorback Greenway, you'll experience the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.

Join us at Walmart and grow your career alongside a community that feels like home. This isn't just a workplace-it's a destination for leaders eager to make a difference.