(USA) Manager, Tax

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Tax handles a combination of transaction tax compliance processes, audit defense, and/or accounting functions while mentoring team members and collaborating with cross-functional partners. The manager provides expert guidance on complex tax matters, manages risk mitigation, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. By fostering strong stakeholder relationships and maintaining high standards of integrity, this position contributes to accurate financial reporting and effective tax planning aligned with company objectives. The transaction tax team ensures accurate calculation, reporting, and remittance of transactional taxes across multiple jurisdictions. It also manages related audit defense functions. Handling complex tax matters, the team supports financial operations by maintaining compliance, resolving tax issues, and driving process improvements. Team members collaborate closely with stakeholders, fostering continuous learning through training and mentoring. The team upholds high standards of accuracy, integrity, and accountability while managing audits and implementing system enhancements. This environment offers challenging work that directly contributes to business success and promotes professional growth within a dynamic and detail-oriented setting.

Requirements

Extensive experience in managing high-volume sales/use tax compliance processes.
Expertise in managing complex indirect tax audits, resolving tax notices, and ensuring accurate financial statement reporting.
Proven ability to develop and deliver training and mentoring programs to enhance team capabilities.
Strong skills in tax research, forecasting, and applying complex tax concepts to business operations.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to identify process improvements and implement system enhancements.
Proficiency in using professional tax software and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated leadership in supervising and developing associates while fostering accountability and continuous learning.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field and 2 years’ experience in accounting, finance, income tax compliance, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in accounting, finance, income tax compliance, or related area.

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

Manage compliance activities, ensuring accurate preparation and timely filing of sales/use, product, and gross receipts tax returns.
Manage audits by coordinating with internal and external auditors, reviewing tax work papers, and addressing compliance issues.
Perform or review journal entries and related account reconciliations.
Identify and implement process and system improvements to optimize tax reporting and compliance.
Analyze tax data to support financial reporting and tax-saving strategies.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and jurisdictional contacts to streamline tax processes.
Provide guidance on tax notices, settlements, and risk mitigation strategies.