Director, Tax (Income Tax)

Posted:
12/26/2024, 8:16:42 AM

Location(s):
Bentonville, Arkansas, United States ⋅ Arkansas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

At Walmart, we foster a culture of inclusivity and diversity. We are seeking a dedicated, proactive, and experienced Director to join our Global Tax Team.  In this role, you will help to develop practical and effective strategies for our global business partners, manage tax projects, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of our tax positions.   

In this role on the Global Tax Team, you will: 

  • Collaborate on tax optimization with team members, contribute to achieving team goals, and assist in making well-informed decisions in complex situations. 

  • Develop work plans for approved projects and manage their design and implementation in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including other tax specialists, legal, treasury, controllership, and in-country tax teams. 

  • Manage the execution of tax projects, while demonstrating a deep understanding of complex tax concepts, ability to simplify discussion of tax issues with business teams and staying informed of current tax developments. 

  • Ensure tax positions are properly included on tax returns and provisions, including effective documentation so positions are sustained upon audit.   

  • Ensure our tax positions are thoroughly vetted, documented, risk minimized and there is utmost integrity in our reporting.   

  • Monitor global tax developments to ensure we remain up to date on tax positions and structure. 

  • Manage implementation of new laws or regulations, including assistance with tax policy and comments on proposals.   

  • Assist and/or lead global M&A projects. 

 

 

You’ll sweep us off our feet if… 

  • You have 8+ years of high-quality income tax experience (planning, compliance) within or supporting a complex US Multinational.  

  • You have deep technical income tax experience with a focus on Subchapter C income taxation. 

  • You have prior experience influencing or commenting on proposed laws and regulations. 

  • You have well developed tax technical skills, including knowledge and application of US international tax rules (including TCJA, etc.). 

  • You have a compelling track record of building efficient and effective tax positions and structures to support the business. 

  • You are intellectually curious, have a proven ability to issue spot, and can effectively collaborate with subject matter experts (internally and externally). 

  • You have a team-based orientation, are a proven relationship builder and possess true business acumen and judgment.  

  • You have well-honed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate concisely and effectively with senior leadership, junior staff, peers, and non-Tax business partners. 

  • You have excellent leadership and project management skills within a collaborative environment and proven ability to multitask on multiple issues within tight timelines.   

  • You’re learning new global tax changes (like Pillar 2) and can work with new rules and ambiguity to develop analysis and guidance on novel issues. 

  • You’re an experienced people manager with a successful track record in training and development.  

  • You have an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance. 

  • You have an MBA or Master’s in Accountancy or Tax or a JD with a Tax LL.M. 

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.

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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time 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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

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

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 5 years’ experience in accounting, income tax compliance, payroll tax, or related
area OR 7 years’ experience in accounting, income tax compliance, payroll tax, or related area.
3 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Leading cross-functional projects, License to practice law in at least one state

J.D., Masters: Accounting, Masters: Business, Masters: Economics, Masters: Finance, Masters: Law

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Certificate

Primary Location...

601 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart

Website: http://www.walmart.com/

Headquarter Location: Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1962

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: E-Commerce ⋅ Grocery ⋅ Retail ⋅ Retail Technology ⋅ Shopping