Director, Tax - Indirect (Transaction Tax Compliance) - Military veterans preferred

Director, Tax - Indirect (Transaction Tax Compliance) 

Location: Bentonville, AR  

This Director of Indirect Tax will lead the transaction tax compliance team. The position involves working with US taxing jurisdictions, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to comply with transaction tax reporting requirements and accounting functions. With a highly visible platform that allows direct partnership with leadership across Walmart's diverse businesses, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our growth, profitability, and corporate responsibility, thereby benefiting all stakeholders. 

About Transaction Tax at Walmart 

The transaction tax compliance team is responsible for timely and accurate reporting of sales/use, gross receipts, product, and excise taxes as well as the related accounting activities for all business lines. This team partners closely with the sales tax operations, indirect tax audit, and tax tech and data teams to ensure the company meets its transaction tax obligations. The transaction scale and scope of complexity of taxation at Walmart will attract individuals who are excited to navigate undefined challenges and are engaged by intellectually stimulating work. 

What you’ll do: 

• Mentor and develop team members, providing ongoing feedback, and identifying opportunities for growth 

• Manage the monthly tax data processes along with review and approval of returns prepared by an external provider 

• Manage in monthly close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting 

• Certify account reconciliations for transaction tax accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance 

• Lead transaction tax SOX reporting and maintenance of strong internal controls   

• Work closely with the Sales Tax Operations, Indirect Tax Audit and Tax Technology and Data teams to continue to enhance processes and governance 

• Consult on new business initiatives to ensure proper reporting and accounting controls are implemented 

• Conduct tax research and provide technical advice on reporting requirements   

• Identify and implement process improvements to the current workflows of the team   

• Work with our data and technology teams to guide their short and long-term roadmaps 

• Establish and enforce KPI's to measure team effectiveness and business responsiveness 

What you’ll bring: 

• Advanced degree or certification related to taxation (e.g. JD, LLM, Master's Degree, CPA, or CMI) 

• 12+ years of overall experience in taxation or a related area 

• 8+ years of experience in sales tax 

• 6+ years in a leadership position 

• Experience at global companies in retail and ecommerce industries 

• Expertise in setting standard procedures for compliance and accounting activities in a cross-functional environment 

• Proficiency with ERP systems, data tools, and tax software designed for corporate scale 

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills 

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.