Group Director, Tax

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs developing communicating building support for and implementing business strategies plans and practices analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans determining and supporting resource requirements evaluating operational processes measuring outcomes to ensure desired results identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities promoting a customer environment and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps recruiting selecting and developing talent supporting mentorship workforce development and succession planning and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices developing consequences for violations or noncompliance and supporting the Open Door Policy Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives engaging key stakeholders in the development execution and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives and supporting associate efforts in these areas Serves as a tax expert and representative to tax and nontax organizations by speaking at conferences and symposia establishing professional relationships with tax coalition members government officials and company officials providing tax input for new business opportunities and changes to existing businesses and providing guidance to senior management for optimizing financial results Directs strategies to manage tax risks by providing subject matter expertise translating taxation business accounting and financial expertise into company tax saving strategies managing tax strategies through audits and appeals negotiations reporting and litigation directing alternative deal structure creation to reduce tax burdens overseeing research and interpretation of state legislation changes collaborating to define and implement financial system enhancements negotiating with state revenue departments to resolve tax filing issues and developing and overseeing alternative deal structures to reduce tax burdens Manages the annual tax filing by analyzing and presenting taxrelated reports to senior management reviewing evaluating and determining impact of new and pending tax legislation on company preparing public disclosures for financial statements reviewing effective tax rate documentation and providing it to auditors presenting results to senior management and ensuring compliance with financial accounting standards Oversees compliance process for assigned area by reviewing existing SarbanesOxley documentation and controls ensuring consistency with key process changes meeting with internal audit and external auditors to discuss tax compliance processes ensuring internal control processes are in place and uptodate ensuring process control implementation and operation serving as a liaison between the company and government agencies ensuring commitments established during audits are met ensuring compliance with agency administrative procedures guiding the implementation of processes to ensure the company receives required assessment scores assisting in implementing tax policy initiatives and overseeing complex audit and negotiation strategies by advocating for the company in tax return audits appeals mediations and litigation when necessary Directs domestic tax policy and legislative support by monitoring and identifying material state and local tax legislation analyzing the potential impact of legislation and communicating to senior management developing policies with respect to new legislation working with media to proactively engage in legislative process overseeing execution of tax related training initiatives and implementing innovation across the tax areas Oversees efficiencies in tax related areas by partnering with and engaging leadership to define project scope and objectives interpreting regulations and best practices to apply to transactions developing strategies and innovative solutions to improve processes providing analyses and business implications of proposed solutions ensuring budget and timeline expectations are achieved Respect the Individual: Builds highperforming teams seeks and embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where all associates feel seen supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform drives a positive associate and customermember experience for all Respect the Individual: Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback coaching mentoring and developmental opportunities builds the talent pipeline fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company and regularly recognizes others contributions and accomplishments supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain the best talent Respect the Individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners works collaboratively and crossfunctionally to achieve objectives and communicates and listens attentively with energy and positivity to motivate influence and inspire commitment and action Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by taking action to advance opportunity sustainability community and integrity eg creating fair opportunities for associates and suppliers driving local giving efforts Act with Integrity: Ensures that teams follow the law our code of conduct and company policies promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and models our culture of nonretaliation listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action and enables others to do the same holds self and teams accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values Act with Integrity: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble selfaware Serve our Customers and members Delivers expected business results while putting the customermember first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and acting with an Every Day LowCost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customersmembers Serve our Customers and members Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data analytics customermember insights and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies Strive for Excellence: Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset seeks feedback asks thoughtful questions and fosters an environment that supports learning innovation learning from mistakes and intelligent risktaking and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements supervises the adoption of new technology and supports digital disruption in line with Walmarts business model 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 $195,000.00 - $370,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field and 7 years’ experience in accounting, tax audits, tax planning, or related area OR 9 years’ experience in accounting, tax audits, tax planning, or related area.
5 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

5 years’ experience leading cross-functional teams., Certified Public Accountant (CPA), License to practice law in at least one state, Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Taxation, Law or related field or Juris Doctor (J.D.).

J.D., Masters: Accounting, Masters: Business, Masters: Economics, Masters: Finance, Masters: Law

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.