Walmart
Overview
Walmart, the Fortune 1, is seeking experienced Senior Managers to join our Indirect Tax team. In these roles, you’ll apply deep tax expertise to support compliance, planning, audit, or tax technology functions—helping drive accuracy, efficiency, and strategic alignment across Walmart’s global operations. Location: Bentonville, AR.
About Indirect Tax at Walmart: The Indirect Tax organization enables Walmart to operate confidently across global markets and regulatory landscapes. From ecommerce and retail to new business models and international growth, our team ensures compliance, manages risk, and contributes to enterprise value. We work at the intersection of tax, technology, and operations to support transformation at scale.
What you'll do Tax Technology & Data
Drive technology initiatives to enhance tax data processes and systems, working across departments to implement scalable, compliant solutions.
Perform data research and analysis across large financial datasets; resolve data quality issues and support tax reporting.
Manage and support tax technology projects—defining requirements, creating timelines, and deploying tools that improve tax operations.
Collaborate with global tax teams to align technology solutions with enterprise needs and deliver training on new systems and processes.
Indirect Tax Compliance
Support the execution of Walmart’s U.S. transaction tax compliance processes—including return preparation, tax accounting, financial close, and notice resolution.
Collaborate across business lines and functions (including Sales Tax Ops, Audit, and Tax Tech) to enhance reporting accuracy, governance, and end-to-end compliance.
Contribute to new business launches by implementing effective reporting and accounting controls.
Ensure proper licensing, support audit readiness, and mentor junior team members.
Identify and implement process improvements that support scale, quality, and efficiency across compliance activities.
Indirect Audit & Controversy
Oversee audit defense strategies and manage indirect tax controversies across federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions.
Drive risk mitigation strategies, improve audit readiness, and establish strong external relationships with tax authorities.
Lead data analytics and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen documentation, transparency, and issue resolution processes.
Credits & Incentives
Build relationships with key stakeholders throughout the business, including retail operations, supply chain, and manufacturing.
Develop strategic plans to negotiate and secure tax incentives aligned with capital investment timelines.
Prepare documentation and financial models to support tax incentive negotiations and present findings to Executive Leadership.
Manage the full lifecycle of tax incentive projects, ensuring ongoing compliance and maximizing benefits.
Report regularly to business stakeholders on realized and projected savings from secured incentives.
What you’ll bring
7–10+ years of experience in indirect tax, tax technology, accounting, or data analysis in a large-scale or complex organization.
Subject matter knowledge in one or more areas: sales/use tax, VAT/GST, tax compliance, audit/controversy, or tax data and systems.
Experience managing projects or small teams, with strong collaboration and communication skills.
Familiarity with tax and data tools such as Vertex, SAP, SQL, Alteryx, Power BI, or scripting languages like Python or VBA.
CPA, JD, Master’s in Taxation, or data/tech-related certifications preferred.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field and 3 years’ experience in accounting, finance, income tax compliance, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in accounting, finance, income tax compliance, or related area. 1 year of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Leading a cross-functional team
License to practice law in at least one state
J.D., Master’s in Accounting, Master’s in Business, Master’s in Economics, Master’s in Finance, Master’s in Law
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Certificate
Location Primary Location: 2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America
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.
Benefits Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
Primary Location
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About Indirect Tax at Walmart: The Indirect Tax organization enables Walmart to operate confidently across global markets and regulatory landscapes. From ecommerce and retail to new business models and international growth, our team ensures compliance, manages risk, and contributes to enterprise value. We work at the intersection of tax, technology, and operations to support transformation at scale.
What you'll do Tax Technology & Data
Drive technology initiatives to enhance tax data processes and systems, working across departments to implement scalable, compliant solutions.
Perform data research and analysis across large financial datasets; resolve data quality issues and support tax reporting.
Manage and support tax technology projects—defining requirements, creating timelines, and deploying tools that improve tax operations.
Collaborate with global tax teams to align technology solutions with enterprise needs and deliver training on new systems and processes.
Indirect Tax Compliance
Support the execution of Walmart’s U.S. transaction tax compliance processes—including return preparation, tax accounting, financial close, and notice resolution.
Collaborate across business lines and functions (including Sales Tax Ops, Audit, and Tax Tech) to enhance reporting accuracy, governance, and end-to-end compliance.
Contribute to new business launches by implementing effective reporting and accounting controls.
Ensure proper licensing, support audit readiness, and mentor junior team members.
Identify and implement process improvements that support scale, quality, and efficiency across compliance activities.
Indirect Audit & Controversy
Oversee audit defense strategies and manage indirect tax controversies across federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions.
Drive risk mitigation strategies, improve audit readiness, and establish strong external relationships with tax authorities.
Lead data analytics and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen documentation, transparency, and issue resolution processes.
Credits & Incentives
Build relationships with key stakeholders throughout the business, including retail operations, supply chain, and manufacturing.
Develop strategic plans to negotiate and secure tax incentives aligned with capital investment timelines.
Prepare documentation and financial models to support tax incentive negotiations and present findings to Executive Leadership.
Manage the full lifecycle of tax incentive projects, ensuring ongoing compliance and maximizing benefits.
Report regularly to business stakeholders on realized and projected savings from secured incentives.
What you’ll bring
7–10+ years of experience in indirect tax, tax technology, accounting, or data analysis in a large-scale or complex organization.
Subject matter knowledge in one or more areas: sales/use tax, VAT/GST, tax compliance, audit/controversy, or tax data and systems.
Experience managing projects or small teams, with strong collaboration and communication skills.
Familiarity with tax and data tools such as Vertex, SAP, SQL, Alteryx, Power BI, or scripting languages like Python or VBA.
CPA, JD, Master’s in Taxation, or data/tech-related certifications preferred.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field and 3 years’ experience in accounting, finance, income tax compliance, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in accounting, finance, income tax compliance, or related area. 1 year of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Leading a cross-functional team
License to practice law in at least one state
J.D., Master’s in Accounting, Master’s in Business, Master’s in Economics, Master’s in Finance, Master’s in Law
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Certificate
Location Primary Location: 2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America
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.
Benefits Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
Primary Location
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