Director of Accounting Operations

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

This role requires a highly motivated and experienced accounting professional with a track record of success overseeing global accounting operations. In this leadership role, you will develop and mentor your team, oversee ERP systems and controls, partner with other business functions on projects, lead corporate initiatives towards process improvement and transformational projects to achieve best in class results, and develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.

This position is best suited for an accounting professional who possesses strong communication, organization, technology and leadership skills as well as enjoys working in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the financial close and consolidation process to ensure timely and accurate preparation and recording of financial transactions, account reconciliation, financial flux analysis and schedules for management reporting.
• Manage the monthly close processes including consolidation, FX revaluation and translation, publish consolidated results, monitoring close status and issue resolution.
• Responsible for managing corporate ERP system including GL master data, maintenance of chart of accounts, GL system roles, financial statement report structures, external systems interface to GL and upload processes.
• Manage foreign exchange process including multi-currency system configuration and process monthly FX revaluation and translation.
• Partner closely with tax team to provide various accounting support on tax related activities including transfer pricing, legal entity reorganization and other tax initiatives.
• Identify automation opportunities while proactively engaging and collaborating with accounting transformation team to build from concept to execution various scalable and transformational processes as well as to support new business initiatives.
• Lead business validation process to produce accurate and timely consolidation of worldwide financial results in accordance with US GAAP while ensuring compliance to SOX financial controls.
• Act as global accounting lead on accounting system and process architecture including new developments and on-going maintenance for harmonization across global entities.
• Provide strategic guidance and mentor global teams, including the accounting global shared service center.
• Guide and motivate a team of accounting professionals to grow their career, including development of technical and presentation skill sets.
• Work with external auditors during quarterly, interim and annual audits.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Undergraduate Degree in Finance/Accounting (or equivalent experience) with knowledge of US GAAP with 10 years of overall experience
• Active CPA license
• 6 years of managing a team.
• Experience in corporate accounting leadership position at large multinational technology company
• Demonstrated experience with process and system automation.
• Experienced in leading cross functional projects and related management presentations.
• Solid knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Oracle and SAP)
• Working at companies with $10 billion plus in revenue and/or 50 plus operational subsidiaries
• Consistent record of accomplishment of establishing relationships with cross-functional business partners
• Real passion for continuous improvement of systems and processes
• A leader who takes additional responsibilities as they progress and stays committed to providing an environment that fosters career growth and development for the team.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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