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Walmart Canada · 1 month ago

Director, Specialty Compliance and Ethics - Earnings, Tax (Independent Contractors)

Bellevue, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$132K/yr - $264K/yr

5+ years exp

Walmart Canada is seeking an accomplished compliance leader to oversee their global Earnings & Tax Compliance program for independent contractors. The Director will design and execute compliance strategies, policies, and controls that ensure adherence to evolving regulations while safeguarding contractor earnings.

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Responsibilities

Oversee responses to compliance and ethics questions, monitoring laws and regulations impacting contractor earnings globally, and translating findings into updated policies and procedures

Direct gap analyses, identify compliance risks, and lead the development and execution of corrective action plans

Develop and implement strategies and controls to ensure compliance with new and emerging regulations, collaborating with leadership to roll out effective training programs

Define and benchmark compliance policies, drive risk management practices, and supervise outside counsel and consultants on complex tax and regulatory matters

Evaluate and report on compliance program effectiveness using KPIs, represent the company to regulatory agencies and courts, and formalize internal and external positions on compliance issues

Qualification

Tax compliance expertiseCompliance framework designRisk managementRegulatory engagementLaw degree (JD)Leadership experienceExceptional communicationNegotiation skillsProject management

Required

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

12+ years of experience in compliance, tax, legal, or regulatory roles, including 5+ years in senior leadership

Deep knowledge of federal, state, and international tax compliance and earnings regulations for contractors/gig workers

Proven experience designing and scaling compliance frameworks in complex, fast-paced environments

Strong expertise in risk management, investigations, audits, and regulatory engagement

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills

Preferred

Leading cross-functional projects

License to practice law in at least one state

Masters: Business Administration

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Benefits

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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