Position Summary...
Manager, Tax - Property Tax (Planning)
Location: Bentonville, AR
Walmart is seeking a Property Tax Manager to join a unique, strategy-driven team that operates like a property tax think tank. In this role, you'll design innovative strategies to manage tax liabilities and generate long-term value across Walmart's operations. By partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Government Affairs, and other key stakeholders, you'll leverage technology and forward-looking planning to deliver solutions that go far beyond the annual ad valorem cycle, directly supporting Walmart's scale, efficiency, and cost leadership.
About Property Tax Planning at Walmart
The Property Tax Planning team partners across the business to develop strategies that effectively manage tax liabilities while creating long-term value for Walmart. This role will have a strong emphasis on Business Personal Property, including automation equipment valuation, and offers the opportunity to grow as a subject matter expert in retail asset valuation. Through data, technology, and cross-functional collaboration, the team delivers forward-looking solutions that support Walmart's efficiency and cost leadership.
What you'll do...
Develop and implement long-range strategies to effectively manage property tax liabilities and drive optimized outcomes across Walmart's operations.
Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Government Affairs, Real Estate, and external vendors to design and execute innovative tax methodologies.
Lead and support a team of property tax associates through the full annual ad valorem cycle, including valuation, liability management, and capital expenditure planning
Travel to distribution centers, fulfillment centers, perishable distribution centers, import warehouses, and supercenters to gain hands-on experience in identifying, quantifying, and implementing property tax strategies.
Design and deploy automated processes to identify and segregate non-taxable costs at the asset and invoice level.
Contribute to the development of digital tools as part of Walmart's tax technology transformation, enabling automation, operational KPIs, and enterprise-wide data integration.
Provide tax guidance on capital investments, mergers & acquisitions, and other strategic business initiatives.
What you'll bring:
6-10 years of progressive experience in property tax, with expertise in Business Personal Property and asset valuation.
Advanced degree or certification (e.g., JD, LLM, Master's, CPA, CMI, or ASA in Machinery & Equipment).
Background in industry (retail and/or eCommerce) and/or consulting (Big 4 or equivalent), with exposure to large-scale, multi-jurisdictional portfolios.
Proven ability in tax research, technical writing, and valuation analysis, with strong command of ad valorem concepts.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and collaboration skills to drive cross-functional initiatives and mentor team members.
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 (https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J) .
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The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$155,000.00
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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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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 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...
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, Supervisory experience
J.D., Masters: Accounting, Masters: Business, Masters: Economics, Masters: Finance, Masters: Law
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Certificate
Primary Location...
305 Singing Oaks, Spring Branch, TX 78070-0000, 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.
