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Senior Manager, Tax (Independent Contractors)


Company : Walmart


Location : Bentonville, AR


Created : 2025-12-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Position Summary... Support the operations and transformation of global Earnings & Tax for the Spark Driver Program/Independent contractors. As Senior Manager, youu2019ll 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. About the Independent Contractor (Spark Driver) Earnings Team: Our team is responsible for the seamless calculation, disbursement, and reporting of independent contractor earnings worldwide. We operate with a focus on compliance, data integrity, and continuous improvement, directly impacting both company performance and the experience of our global contractor network. This role is pivotal in setting best practices and driving operational rigor across the organization. What you'll do... + Oversee Independent Contractor (IC) tax functions u2014 manage operations, systems, reporting, compliance, and controls to meet regulatory obligations across markets and meet worker experience. + Drive continuous improvement u2014 apply Lean/Six Sigma principles, strengthen controls, and build a culture of operational excellence. + Establish strong data governance u2014 ensure integrity, security, and auditability of contractor earnings data in partnership with tech and compliance teams. + Develop people and partnerships u2014 build high-performing teams, resolve complex challenges, and maintain strong stakeholders and community engagement. + Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills - with the ability to build effective partnerships and support a culture of integrity, ethics, and operator mindset What Youu2019ll Bring: + At least 7 years of progressive experience in contractor earnings, tax operations, financial disbursements, or tax administration, with a minimum of 2 years in a management or team lead capacity supporting large-scale operations. + Strong knowledge of contractor tax complianceu2014including U.S. and global reportingu2014and experience with implementing or optimizing technology solutions that support operational scalability and regulatory adherence. + Demonstrated experience supporting cross-functional initiatives involving data governance, compliance, and technology, with the ability to help solve problems and implement sustainable improvements. + Operational excellence mindset, with hands-on experience using methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma to standardize workflows, drive measurable improvements, and reduce risk. + Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships and support a culture of integrity, ethics, and continuous improvement. _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._ Your Career Journey at Walmart At Walmart, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Hereu2019s what to expect when interacting with us as recruiters: Weu2019ll reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in