(USA) Manager, Tax

Manager, Tax

$80,000 - $155,000/yr Regular/ Permanent Salaried

Position Summary: The (USA) 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.

About the team: 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.

What you'll do:

• 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.

What you'll bring:

• 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.

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: 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: 905 Customer Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.