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