• Director, Tax

    Walmart (Bentonville, AR)


    Position Summary...

     

    The Director of Indirect Tax (VAT/GST) will support the strategic management of indirect tax matters across multiple jurisdictions. This role focuses on tax planning, optimization, and risk management related to Value Added Tax (VAT), Goods and Services Tax (GST), and similar consumption-based taxes. The successful candidate will develop and implement global VAT/GST strategies that align with the company’s business objectives, ensuring compliance while optimizing cash flow and effective tax rates.

     

    What you'll do...

    Strategic Leadership

    • Develop and execute global VAT/GST planning strategies to support business growth, supply chain efficiency, and new market entry.

    • Advise executive leadership and business units on indirect tax implications of corporate initiatives, including M&A, restructuring, and digital transformation.

    • Monitor global VAT/GST legislative developments and proactively identify opportunities and risks.

    Planning & Advisory

    • Lead indirect tax aspects of cross-border transactions, supply chain planning, and business model optimization.

    • Provide technical guidance on VAT/GST issues including registration, place of supply, input tax recovery, and tax determination.

    • Collaborate with finance, legal, and commercial teams to structure operations and contracts for optimal indirect tax outcomes.

    Governance & Risk Management

    • Establish strong indirect tax governance frameworks and controls across jurisdictions.

    • Partner with compliance teams to ensure consistent tax policy implementation.

    • Manage relationships with external advisors and tax authorities where necessary.

    Business Partnering

    • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, finance, and operations leaders on VAT/GST strategy.

    • Support technology and automation initiatives related to indirect tax reporting and data analytics.

    Your Career Journey at Walmart

    At Walmart, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us as recruiters: We’ll reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in "@walmart.com.” or “@samsclub.com”. All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: http://careers.walmart.com . There is no cost or payment required to apply or be considered for a position. If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity. Thank you for exploring opportunities at Walmart! 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 (https://one.walmart.com/) .

     

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

    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

     
     

    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.

     

    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, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.