Director, Tax Operations; Independent Contractors

Director, Tax Operations (Independent Contractors)

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr.

Support the operations and transformation of global Earnings & Tax for the Spark Driver Program/Independent contractors. As Director, you’ll help scale and optimize end‑to‑end processes for contractor earnings, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to enterprise standards and drive improvements at the intersection of finance, technology, and the gig economy.

• Oversee Independent Contractor (IC) tax functions – manage operations, systems, reporting, compliance, and controls to meet regulatory obligations across markets and meet worker experience.
• Drive continuous improvement – apply Lean/Six Sigma principles, strengthen controls, and build a culture of operational excellence.
• Establish strong data governance – ensure integrity, security, and auditability of contractor earnings data in partnership with tech and compliance teams.
• Develop people and partnerships – build high‑performing teams, resolve complex challenges, and maintain strong stakeholders and community engagement.
• Exhibit excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills – able to build effective partnerships and support a culture of integrity, ethics, and operator mindset.

• 12+ years’ experience managing global contractor payments and tax operations, compliance, including regulatory reporting.
• Proven expertise implementing automation and process improvements at scale.
• Strong background in data governance and operational risk management.
• Demonstrated leadership of large, cross‑functional teams in complex environments.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. and international tax regulations and financial systems.

Walmart offers competitive pay, performance‑based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental coverage, 401(k), stock purchase, company‑paid life insurance, paid time off (PTO, sick leave, parental leave, etc.), short‑term and long‑term disability, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Additional education benefits are available through Live Better U.

• 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 of supervisory experience.

• Leading cross‑functional projects.
• License to practice law in at least one state.
• J.D., Masters degrees in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, or Law.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• Sunnyvale, California (US-11657)
• Bentonville, Arkansas (US-09050)
• Hoboken, New Jersey (US-10279)
• Bellevue, Washington (US-11075)

Director

Contract

Accounting/Auditing and Finance;
Retail

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