Director, Tax – Governance and Compliance

Position Summary... Walmart’s Corporate Tech. Services (CTS) is a powerhouse of seven exceptional teams delivering world-class technology solutions and services making a profound impact at every level of Walmart.

As a key part of Walmart Global Tech, our teams set the bar for operational excellence and leverage emerging technology to support millions of customers, associates, and stakeholders worldwide. Joining CTS means embarking on a journey of limitless growth, relentless innovation, and the chance to set new industry standards that shape the future of Walmart. What you'll do...

The Director, Tax – Governance and Compliance will lead a high‑performing team responsible for regulatory compliance, and advanced data analytics across state and local tax, merchandise contracts and royalties, and unclaimed property obligations. This role combines deep financial and regulatory knowledge with strong data, systems, and people‑leadership capabilities. The ideal leader is comfortable operating in ambiguity, driving results under tight deadlines, and leveraging modern data platforms and AI‑enabled tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and insight.

What you'll do: Leadership & Team Management Supervise, manage, coach, and develop a team of finance and data professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Set clear priorities, performance expectations, and development plans aligned to business objectives. Provide strategic direction while remaining hands‑on as needed during critical reporting, compliance, and audit cycles.

Financial Reporting & Compliance Oversee state and local tax (SALT)–related analysis, reporting, and compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions. Provide leadership oversight for financial treatment and reporting of merchandise contracts and royalty arrangements, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Own and oversee compliance activities related to state unclaimed property regulations, including data reviews, reconciliations, and audit support.

Ensure financial reporting outputs meet internal control standards, regulatory requirements, and leadership expectations. Timely complete reviews and approve various payments to states and other regulatory bodies Support various audits with relevant data and work with state and other entities Data, Systems & Analytics Direct the use of large, complex data sets to support reporting, compliance, insights, and risk identification.

Oversee team usage of SAP financial data to support reporting, reconciliation, and analytics. Guide the use of BigQuery and cloud‑based data platforms to improve data accessibility, scalability, and reporting efficiency. Partner with technology and data teams to address data quality, automation, and system enhancements.

Process Improvement & Innovation Identify opportunities to streamline and automate reporting and compliance processes. Champion responsible adoption of AI and advanced analytics to enhance accuracy, speed, and decision‑making. Drive standardization and documentation of processes to reduce key‑person risk and improve scalability.

Stakeholder Partnership Serve as a trusted partner to Tax, Merchandizing, Accounting, Legal, Audit, Technology, and business stakeholders. Communicate complex financial, regulatory, and data topics clearly to senior leadership and cross‑functional partners. Manage competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining high quality and control standards.

###experience### with 5+ years of formal people management

###experience### Strong

###experience### with state and local tax concepts and financial reporting in a complex, multi‑state environment. Demonstrated familiarity with merchandise contracts, royalty structures, and related financial implications. Knowledge of state unclaimed property regulations and compliance requirements. Proven

###experience### working with large financial data sets in enterprise environments. Hands‑on

###experience### with SAP financial data and reporting structures.

###Experience### leveraging BigQuery and/or cloud‑based data platforms for financial analysis and reporting. Prior people leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, and team development. Preferred

Qualifications

###Experience### leading teams through regulatory, audit, or transformation initiatives. Exposure to automation, analytics, and AI‑enabled finance tools. Background in highly regulated or fast‑paced enterprise environments. Leadership & Soft

###Skills### Strong people leader with the ability to motivate, develop, and retain top talent. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at senior levels. Ability to perform under pressure and manage tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Exceptional attention to detail paired with a strategic, big‑picture mindset. Curious, adaptable, and open to leveraging AI and emerging technologies responsibly. About Walmart Global Tech Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people.

That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations.

We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow.

###the opportunity### that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new

###skills### and

###experience### for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail. Walmart’s culture is a competitive advantage, and it’s fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed.

We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates. Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey.

Benefits: Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.

###perks### include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

###Equal Opportunity### Employer: 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, ideas, and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role.

###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. 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.

###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 $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ‎ 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... 2914 Se I St, Bentonville, AR 72712-3148, 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. About Walmart: Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better.

###experience### and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.