Director, Contracts and Proposals
Project FarmaSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Gig EconomyIndustries
Requirements
- 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 US and international tax regulations and financial systems
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills - with the ability to build effective partnerships and support a culture of integrity, ethics, and operator mindset
Responsibilities
- 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
- Support the operations and transformation of global Earnings & Tax for the Spark Driver Program/Independent contractors
- Help scale and optimize end-to-end processes for contractor earnings, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency
- Contribute to enterprise standards and drive improvements at the intersection of finance, technology, and the gig economy
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience is required for the Director, Tax Operations role?
Candidates need 12+ years’ experience managing global contractor payments and tax operations, compliance, including regulatory reporting, along with proven expertise in implementing automation and process improvements at scale, strong background in data governance and operational risk management, demonstrated leadership of large cross-functional teams, and deep knowledge of US and international tax regulations and financial systems.
What are the main responsibilities in this role?
The role involves overseeing IC tax functions including operations, systems, reporting, compliance, and controls; driving continuous improvement with Lean/Six Sigma; establishing data governance; and developing people and partnerships while building high-performing teams.
What is the salary or compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What leadership and soft skills are needed for this role?
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills are required, with the ability to build effective partnerships and support a culture of integrity, ethics, and operator mindset.
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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