Eli Villaluz

About Eli Villaluz

Proven leadership in building best in class global tax functional teams. Highly diversified accounting, compliance, tax professional, director and entrepreneur providing 20+ yrs. in management, financial reporting, tax & business experience for an organization in the areas of tax management, tax operations, logistics, tax analysis, due diligence, M&A, financial & tax reporting, government & regulatory compliance, tax compliance and tax and accounting management oversight. Demonstrated ability to deliver mission critical results, and able to utilize inter-discipline approach to project management, tax planning, tax cost savings and BPI process improvements, through Lean Six Sigma.I’ve built my career in a variety of roles and industries. I am an accomplish professional, and for the past 20 + years, I have progressively provided high level support and management in financial reporting, tax compliance, sales and business development, strategic operational management, corporate & regulatory compliance, contracts and financial reporting oversight. The diversity of my work experience and knowledge base encompasses and provides key business areas in support of management in areas such as operations, organizational development & structure, compliance, regulatory (state and federal), tax (IRS & State), transactional, contract administration/review (DFAR & commercial contracts), contract negotiations, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), policies & internal controls, audit, human resource, accounting and financial reporting. Moreover, as a team player and having a highly intuitive business acumen, I am well adept in handling multiple business project management both domestically and internationally.

Experience

1. Tax Lawyer - International Tax Controversy Global Markets

   Walmart

   Oct 2023 — Present · Bentonville, AR, US

   As the Fortune #1 global company with $1 USD Trillion market-cap, Wal-Mart engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, and other units worldwide. Operating through three segments: Walmart U.S, Walmart International, and Sam\'s Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com, walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, and samsclub.com; and mobile commerce applications, as well as video streaming applications.Responsible for Walmart Global Markets on Global International Tax Controversy. The responsibility is for the effective management of tax audits, litigation, notices, assessments, and UTPs (uncertain tax positions) that would trigger tax reserves under ASC-740 (FIN48) for Walmart Inc. the parent company. Analysis, review and tax assistance to local country market jurisdictions where Walmart has as in-country presence, such as China, Canada, India, Latin America, Mexico, EMEA, APAC, Luxenburg, BVI, South Africa,Global Sourcing and Global Holding Companies. Tax issues range in complexity on tax impacts, ETRs, and R&O tax analysis on taxable and non-taxable events, M&A, tax audit defense and mitigation, international tax planning advisory, transfer pricing, inter-company loans, labor secondment, inventory, and other Wal-Mart global operational activities, both direct and indirect taxes for all Walmart entities globally. Leadingboth internal multi-functional teams as well as external advisors.Additional project responsibilities in entity structurings, tax process improvements, tax projects, and other value add projects for tax leadership and for Walmart business stakeholders.

Education

• Ateneo de Davao University

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Science

  1984 — 1985

• The University of Texas at San Antonio

  B.B.A., Business Administration and Management, General

  1985 — 1990

• Carnegie Mellon University

  Computer Science

• St. Mary's University

  J.D, International Business, Trade, and Tax

  1992 — 1995

• U.S. Army Command and General Staff College

  U.S. Army Commissioned Judge Advocate General's School

  1997 — 1997

• Louisiana State University

  National Honor Society - Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement, Business, Supply Chain & Management

  2021 — 2023

• Louisiana State University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, International Business, Finance & Integrated Resort Mngt. and Taxation

  2021 — 2023

Skills

• Tax Law
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Corporate Law
• Legal Writing
• Joint Ventures
• Real Estate
• Due Diligence
• Legal Research
• Government Law
• Finance
• Financial Reporting
• Tax Law: Federal Tax & State Comptroller Tax
• Accounting
• Sales & Use Tax Compliance
• Sec
• Fatca
• Fbar
• Tax Compliance
• Texas Franchise Tax
• Income Tax
• Corporate Tax
• Government Contracting
• Contract Negotiation
• Contractual Agreements
• Contracts Administrators
• Federal Government Contracts
• Federal & State Income Tax Compliance
• Contract Law
• Procurement Contracts
• Gaap
• Gaas
• Construction Law
• Trade Secrets
• Sec Regulations
• Transfer Pricing
• Management
• Far
• Dcaa
• Asbca
• Omb Circular a-133