Senior Manager, Record to Report - Governance, Compliance and Tax

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

4d • $90,000 - $180,000

About The Position

This is a role that requires knowledge in the areas of finance, tax and data management. Ideal candidate will be familiar with state wise requirements for unclaimed property management and reporting, royalties payment process, familiar with various financial and tax reporting systems, and data management tools and processes. What you'll do... Walmart’s Corporate Tech. Services (CTS) is a powerhouse of seven exceptional teams delivering world-class technology solutions and services making a profound impact at every level of Walmart. As a key part of Walmart Global Tech, our teams set the bar for operational excellence and leverage emerging technology to support millions of customers, associates, and stakeholders worldwide. Joining CTS means embarking on a journey of limitless growth, relentless innovation, and the chance to set new industry standards that shape the future of Walmart. The Senior Manager, Governance, Compliance and Tax will lead a high‑performing team responsible for regulatory compliance, and advanced data analytics across state and local tax, merchandise contracts and royalties, and unclaimed property obligations. This role combines deep financial and regulatory knowledge with strong data, systems, and people‑leadership capabilities. The ideal leader is comfortable operating in ambiguity, driving results under tight deadlines, and leveraging modern data platforms and AI‑enabled tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and insight.

Requirements

• Strong experience with state and local tax concepts and financial reporting in a complex, multi‑state environment.
• Demonstrated familiarity with merchandise contracts, royalty structures, and related financial implications.
• Knowledge of state unclaimed property regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience working with large financial data sets in enterprise environments.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP financial data and reporting structures.
• Experience leveraging BigQuery and/or cloud‑based data platforms for financial analysis and reporting.
• Prior people leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, and team development.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 4 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or related area.
• 1 year’s supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading teams through regulatory, audit, or transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to automation, analytics, and AI‑enabled finance tools.
• Background in highly regulated or fast‑paced enterprise environments.
• Strong people leader with the ability to motivate, develop, and retain top talent.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at senior levels.
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Exceptional attention to detail paired with a strategic, big‑picture mindset.
• Curious, adaptable, and open to leveraging AI and emerging technologies responsibly.
• Relational Database Management System (RDMS)
• Working on cross-functional teams or projects
• Masters: Business Administration
• Financial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance and data professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear priorities, performance expectations, and development plans aligned to business objectives.
• Provide strategic direction while remaining hands‑on as needed during critical reporting, compliance, and audit cycles.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance Oversee state and local tax (SALT)–related analysis, reporting, and compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide leadership oversight for financial treatment and reporting of merchandise contracts and royalty arrangements, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Own and oversee compliance activities related to state unclaimed property regulations, including data reviews, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Ensure financial reporting outputs meet internal control standards, regulatory requirements, and leadership expectations.
• Timely complete reviews and approve various payments to states and other regulatory bodies Support various audits with relevant data and work with state and other entities Data, Systems & Analytics Direct the use of large, complex data sets to support reporting, compliance, insights, and risk identification.
• Oversee team usage of SAP financial data to support reporting, reconciliation, and analytics.
• Guide the use of BigQuery and cloud‑based data platforms to improve data accessibility, scalability, and reporting efficiency.
• Partner with technology and data teams to address data quality, automation, and system enhancements.
• Process Improvement & Innovation Identify opportunities to streamline and automate reporting and compliance processes.
• Champion responsible adoption of AI and advanced analytics to enhance accuracy, speed, and decision‑making.
• Drive standardization and documentation of processes to reduce key‑person risk and improve scalability.
• Stakeholder Partnership Serve as a trusted partner to Tax, Merchandizing, Accounting, Legal, Audit, Technology, and business stakeholders.
• Communicate complex financial, regulatory, and data topics clearly to senior leadership and cross‑functional partners.
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining high quality and control standards.

Benefits

• 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.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level