Director, Tax - Indirect

Director, Tax - Indirect

  • Location BENTONVILLE, AR
  • Career Area Accounting and Finance
  • Job Function Tax
  • Employment Type Regular/Permanent
  • Position Type Salary
  • Requisition WD2226643

What you'll do at

Position Summary...

Director, Tax – Indirect
Location: Bentonville, AR

Are you a strategic tax leader ready to shape the future of indirect tax at a global enterprise? Walmart, the Fortune 1 company, is seeking accomplished and forward-thinking directors to join our Indirect Tax team. In these critical leadership roles, you’ll bring deep technical expertise and visionary leadership to guide enterprise tax strategy, ensure global compliance, and drive innovation in how Walmart navigates complex indirect tax landscapes.

About Indirect Tax at Walmart

The Indirect Tax organization is central to Walmart’s ability to operate at scale across global markets and regulatory environments. From eCommerce and retail operations to emerging business models and international expansion, our team ensures compliance, mitigates risk, and helps unlock enterprise value. We lead with insight, technology, and strategic thinking to shape tax outcomes that support business growth and transformation.

What you'll do...

As a Director within Indirect Tax, you will lead one of the following key functional areas, owning enterprise-wide responsibilities and delivering value through strategic oversight, innovation, and collaboration: 

 
Global Indirect Tax Strategy & Planning 

  • Lead enterprise tax planning efforts related to global indirect tax, including VAT, GST, and sales/use tax across multiple jurisdictions. 

  • Provide proactive guidance on business initiatives, M&A, and supply chain changes, influencing decisions to optimize tax outcomes. 

  • Partner with Legal, Finance, and international teams to manage cross-border complexity and drive global alignment. 

Indirect Tax Compliance 

  • Provide strategic leadership for Walmart’s transaction tax compliance footprint, including oversight of return preparation, filing, and payment processes across hundreds of jurisdictions. 

  • Partner with Tax Technology to modernize tax systems, automate workflows, and ensure accurate tax data across upstream and downstream systems. 

  • Establish and monitor KPIs, controls, and quality assurance procedures to reduce risk and maintain compliance excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. 

Indirect Audit & Controversy 

  • Oversee audit defense strategies and manage indirect tax controversies across federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions. 

  • Drive risk mitigation strategies, improve audit readiness, and establish strong external relationships with tax authorities. 

  • Lead data analytics and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen documentation, transparency, and issue resolution processes. 

What you’ll bring: 

  • 10+ years of experience in indirect tax, including leadership roles in a complex, multinational, or multistate environment. 

  • Deep subject matter expertise in areas such as VAT/GST, sales and use tax, or indirect tax audit/controversy. 

  • Proven success leading high-performing teams and managing complex cross-functional initiatives. 

  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across levels and geographies. 

  • Advanced degree in Taxation, JD, CPA, or equivalent certification preferred. 

  • Fluency with tax technology and data tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI, SQL) is a strong plus. 

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process. 

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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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 Accounting, Finance, or related field and 5 years’ experience in accounting, income tax compliance, payroll tax, or related
area OR 7 years’ experience in accounting, income tax compliance, payroll tax, or related area.
3 years’ supervisory experience.

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

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

About Walmart

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability—and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries—all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

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 unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while welcoming all people.

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All the benefits you need for you and your family

  • Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents
  • Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more
  • Associate discounts in-store and online
  • Education assistance for Associate and dependents
  • Parental Leave
  • Pay during military service
  • Paid Time off - to include vacation, sick, parental
  • Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth

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 specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com/Benefits.

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