Senior Manager, Tax Compliance (Independent Contractors)

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

15d • $110,000 - $264,000

About The Position

Lead complex Spark (independent contractors) Earnings tax and withholding compliance initiatives that directly impact our last mile delivery operations, compliance, reporting, and strategic decision-making. This role partners closely with Earnings leadership and cross-functional teams to drive tax and withholding compliance, and ensure compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictional operations. It’s a high-impact opportunity to shape tax compliance strategy, influence business decisions, and mentor a team of compliance professionals. About the Spark Earnings (Independent Contractor) Team: Our team is responsible for the seamless calculation, disbursement, and reporting of independent contractor earnings and tax withholdings. We operate with a focus on compliance, data integrity, and continuous improvement, directly impacting both company performance and the experience of our independent contractor network. This role is pivotal in setting best practices and driving operational rigor across the organization.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in tax and withholding compliance across multi-jurisdictional operations.
• Experience in gig economy / independent contractor scenarios.
• Strong knowledge of controls, audits, and evolving federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage competing priorities, and guide tax professionals.
• Skill in translating complex tax concepts into clear business insights for Product and Engineering teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field and 3 years’ experience in accounting, finance, income tax compliance, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in accounting, finance, income tax compliance, or related area.
• 1 years' supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Leading a cross-functional team
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead tax compliance planning, modeling, and withholding analysis to support all our compliance needs.
• Oversee tax and withholding compliance processes, including review of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Drive implementation of complex tax and withholding compliance initiatives through a Product lens.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop associates while executing multiple business plans and compliance-related projects.

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