Manager, Tax

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Are you ready to take your career in State & Local Tax to the next level? Do you have a strong background in finance, accounting, and real estate, coupled with exceptional negotiating skills? If so, the Manager - Tax position at Walmart could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Manager - Tax, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and implementing specialty tax initiatives, ensuring compliance with evolving tax laws and regulations. You'll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop and execute tax strategies, manage complex property tax planning activities, and drive continuous improvements in processes and systems. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, negotiate with state & local revenue departments, and provide valuable insights to optimize tax policies, all while managing a dynamic team and driving tax management strategies for the company.

Location: This position will be fully onsite in Bentonville, AR

You'll make an impact by...

• Defining and Implementing Tax Processes: Develop and implement cutting-edge specialty tax work processes and programs, ensuring efficiency and compliance with evolving tax laws and regulations.
• Driving Cross-Functional Initiatives: Lead medium to large-scale cross-functional initiatives, working closely with teams across the company to align tax plans with organizational goals and industry trends.
• Strategic Tax Guidance: Provide expert guidance to internal business partners, influencing the development of projects and initiatives, and recommending optimal tax policies to minimize tax burdens.
• Negotiation and Issue Resolution: Negotiate with state & local revenue departments to resolve tax filing issues and drive tax management strategies for the company.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Lead reverse audit processes, review and manage tax-related documentation, and address irregularities discovered during routine reviews to ensure compliance and reduce exposure.
• Legislative and Policy Impact: Monitor, evaluate, and determine the impact of new or pending legislation on the company's tax strategy, advising senior leadership on necessary adjustments.
• Training and Development: Oversee team training, create effective tax-related documents, and ensure that work processes align with company directives and industry best practices.
• Building Strategic Relationships: Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including state auditors and jurisdictional contacts, to streamline audit and compliance processes while protecting company assets.
• External Representation and Advocacy: Represent the company in interactions with tax authorities, suppliers, and at industry events, communicating the company's tax strategy and filing positions effectively.
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Identify and implement system or process enhancements to ensure compliance and improve efficiency, presenting actionable recommendations to senior leadership for approval.

Skills

• Expertise in Property Tax: Strong understanding of complex commercial real and personal property tax concepts, with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively to planning and strategy development.
• Proven Experience in Property Tax Valuation and Planning: Demonstrated experience in property tax valuation, asset segregation projects, and implementing strategic tax planning initiatives to drive efficiency and compliance.
• Advanced Data Analysis Skills: Skilled at navigating large data sets to extract actionable insights and developing tools that enhance data analysis and decision-making processes.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Expertise in collecting and analyzing data, whether from business results or by designing and managing new studies to support business objectives.
• Report Creation and Presentation Development: Experience in correlating data, developing comprehensive reports, and creating impactful presentations that communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.
• Proficient in Data Management Tools: Practical experience with industry-leading data management tools, including SAP, Power BI, Alteryx, and others, to streamline tax-related processes and improve overall efficiency.
• Exceptional Technical Writing and Communication: Outstanding ability to translate complex data into clear, concise, and actionable reports, ensuring stakeholders can easily understand and act on critical information.
• Collaborative and Independent Work Style: Capable of working both independently and as part of a diverse team, adapting to various perspectives and contributing effectively to team-driven projects.

You'll sweep us off our feet if...

• Proficiency with Leading Data Tools: Experience using industry-standard tools such as SAP, Power BI, Alteryx, and others to manage and analyze complex data sets.
• Expertise in Fixed Asset Capitalization: In-depth understanding of fixed asset capitalization processes, ensuring accurate accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong Background in Fixed Asset Data Analysis: Proven track record in analyzing and interpreting fixed asset data to inform strategic decision-making and optimize asset management.
• Operational Data Analytics Experience: Solid background in operations data analytics, with the ability to translate data insights into actionable business strategies.
• Advanced Education: Master's Degree in Finance or Economics, providing a solid foundation in financial principles and economic analysis.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA): Hold a certification in Financial & Insurance, demonstrating expertise in accounting and financial reporting.
• Obsolescence Reporting Confidence: Skilled in preparing detailed obsolescence reports, identifying asset depreciation and impairment to guide financial planning.
• Business and Personal Property Tax Experience: Extensive experience in managing both business and personal property tax matters, ensuring compliance and tax efficiency.
• Exceptional Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to negotiate favorable outcomes with internal and external stakeholders, particularly in tax and asset-related matters.
• Leadership Experience: Over 1 year of experience in leadership or supervisory roles, successfully managing cross-functional task forces and driving key projects forward.
• Machinery and Equipment Evaluation Expertise: Experience conducting machinery and equipment evaluations, providing accurate assessments for tax, compliance, and strategic purposes.
• Property Tax Certification: Hold a CMI (Certified Member of the Institute) designation in property tax, demonstrating specialized expertise in the field.
• Appraisal Designations: Possess evaluation designations such as ASA (American Society of Appraisers), showcasing advanced knowledge in asset valuation.
• Comprehensive Evaluation and Strategy Skills: Strong expertise in asset evaluation, strategic planning, and appraisal, with a keen ability to develop effective solutions to optimize financial outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field AND 2 - 4 years' experience in accounting, finance, income tax compliance, or related area.

Benefits & Perks:

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.

Who We Are:

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and join a team of talented and motivated professionals, apply now!

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. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$155,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

- Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications
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.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

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
Primary Location...

2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America