Manager, Tax Property Tax (Planning)

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

137d • $80,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Walmart is seeking a Property Tax Manager to join a unique, strategy-driven team that operates like a property tax think tank. In this role, you'll design innovative strategies to manage tax liabilities and generate long-term value across Walmart's operations. By partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Government Affairs, and other key stakeholders, you'll leverage technology and forward-looking planning to deliver solutions that go far beyond the annual ad valorem cycle, directly supporting Walmart's scale, efficiency, and cost leadership. The Property Tax Planning team partners across the business to develop strategies that effectively manage tax liabilities while creating long-term value for Walmart. This role will have a strong emphasis on Business Personal Property, including automation equipment valuation, and offers the opportunity to grow as a subject matter expert in retail asset valuation. Through data, technology, and cross-functional collaboration, the team delivers forward-looking solutions that support Walmart's efficiency and cost leadership.

Requirements

• 6-10 years of progressive experience in property tax, with expertise in Business Personal Property and asset valuation.
• Advanced degree or certification (e.g., JD, LLM, Master's, CPA, CMI, or ASA in Machinery & Equipment).
• Background in industry (retail and/or eCommerce) and/or consulting (Big 4 or equivalent), with exposure to large-scale, multi-jurisdictional portfolios.
• Proven ability in tax research, technical writing, and valuation analysis, with strong command of ad valorem concepts.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and collaboration skills to drive cross-functional initiatives and mentor team members.

Nice To Haves

• Leading cross-functional projects.
• License to practice law in at least one state.
• Supervisory experience.
• J.D., Masters: Accounting, Masters: Business, Masters: Economics, Masters: Finance, Masters: Law.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-range strategies to effectively manage property tax liabilities and drive optimized outcomes across Walmart's operations.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Government Affairs, Real Estate, and external vendors to design and execute innovative tax methodologies.
• Lead and support a team of property tax associates through the full annual ad valorem cycle, including valuation, liability management, and capital expenditure planning.
• Travel to distribution centers, fulfillment centers, perishable distribution centers, import warehouses, and supercenters to gain hands-on experience in identifying, quantifying, and implementing property tax strategies.
• Design and deploy automated processes to identify and segregate non-taxable costs at the asset and invoice level.
• Contribute to the development of digital tools as part of Walmart's tax technology transformation, enabling automation, operational KPIs, and enterprise-wide data integration.
• Provide tax guidance on capital investments, mergers & acquisitions, and other strategic business initiatives.

Benefits

• Health benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree