Senior Manager, Finance Controls (Independent Contractors)

Senior Manager, Finance Controls (Independent Contractors)

We are seeking a skilled compliance professional to help manage our global Earnings & Tax Compliance program for independent contractors. This role supports the company's efforts to stay ahead of evolving regulations and maintain the integrity of our contractor earnings ecosystem. The Senior Manager will assist in executing compliance strategies, policies, and controls that balance legal requirements, operational needs, and contractor experience.

About the Independent Contractor (Spark Driver) Earnings Team :

Our team operates at the intersection of regulatory expertise and business innovation, ensuring our independent contractor earnings systems are compliant, resilient, and trusted across jurisdictions. We collaborate cross-functionally to implement robust compliance frameworks, anticipate regulatory trends, and build a culture of integrity, transparency, and continuous learning.

What You'll Do...

Lead the end-to-end controls strategy for gig-worker earnings and tax operations, ensuring a robust control environment across operational processes, financial reporting, compliance, and technology systems.

Design, implement, and maintain IT General Controls (ITGCs) over systems supporting earnings disbursements, tax calculations, onboarding, identity verification, and reporting, partnering closely with engineering and product teams.

Oversee SOX / financial control frameworks, including risk assessment, control mapping, documentation, testing, remediation, and ongoing monitoring to ensure readiness for audits and regulatory examinations.

Develop and manage compliance and regulatory controls related to worker classification, earnings regulations, tax withholding / reporting, and data governance, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and international requirements.

Drive continuous improvement and control optimization, conducting root-cause analysis of control failures, implementing automation where possible, and serving as the primary liaison with internal audit, external audit, risk management, and cross-functional leadership.

What You'll Bring :

Expertise in global earnings and tax compliance for independent contractors, with a track record of adapting to regulatory changes.

Experience designing and executing compliance programs in complex, fast-paced environments.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate compliance requirements and risks to diverse stakeholders.

Proven ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional partners in legal, finance, and operations.

Leadership in building resilient compliance frameworks and fostering a transparent, learning-focused team culture.

Minimum Qualifications...

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 4 years' experience in accounting, finance, or related area OR 6 years' experience in accounting, finance, or related area. 1 year's experience leading and completing cross-functional projects. 1 year's supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Analyzing data and interpreting results, Microsoft Office, Working in a large, complex, matrixed organization Masters : Business Administration

Primary Location...

805 Se Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72712, 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.