Senior Technical Accounting Specialist

2 weeks ago

Milpitas, California, United States Western Digital Full time
Company Overview

At Western Digital, we strive to drive global innovation and expand the horizons of technology, transforming the seemingly impossible into reality.

As a fundamental part of our organization, Western Digital is a collective of innovators. With the right technology, remarkable achievements are within reach. Our technological advancements have even contributed to monumental events, such as the moon landing.

We are a vital collaborator for some of the fastest-growing and largest enterprises globally. Our efforts range from enhancing competitive gaming platforms to creating safer urban environments and smarter, more connected vehicles. Additionally, we empower the data centers that support many of the world's leading companies and public cloud services.

Whether you're binge-watching your favorite series, engaging on social media, or shopping online, Western Digital is the backbone of the storage infrastructure that supports these activities.

Our extensive portfolio includes a variety of technologies, storage devices, and platforms catering to both businesses and consumers. Our data-centric solutions encompass the Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk, and WD brands.

Today’s unique challenges call for your exceptional skills. Join us at Western Digital, where together, we can redefine the future of data.

Job Responsibilities

The SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting team is tasked with ensuring that all external financial reporting is precise, timely, and compliant with U.S. GAAP. This encompasses SEC periodic filings, quarterly earnings releases, 401(k) reporting, and investor relations presentations.

The Technical Accounting Manager acts as an internal consultant to navigate complex transactions and challenges encountered by the business. This role will report to the Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting and will be responsible for:

  • Monitoring and Researching: Keeping abreast of new accounting standards, summarizing their implications for executives and the Audit Committee, and leading necessary process adjustments to comply with new requirements.
  • Complex Transaction Analysis: Understanding intricate transactions, applying relevant accounting standards, devising solutions to challenges, and effectively communicating outcomes to stakeholders.
  • Policy Review and Implementation: Reviewing and overseeing corporate accounting policies, collaborating with various stakeholders to implement necessary revisions in response to changes in the business environment or accounting standards.
  • Collaboration: Working closely with internal teams, including General Accounting, Corporate FP&A, Manufacturing Operations, IT, Treasury, Corporate Development, Legal, Internal Audit, Real Estate Operations, and Shared Services.
  • Management of Accounting Areas: Conducting periodic reviews and assessments of complex accounting areas, including impairment assessments, restructuring, equity investments, consolidation, joint ventures, and lease accounting.
  • Financial Statement Preparation: Preparing financial statements and disclosures for complex accounting matters.
  • External Audit Liaison: Coordinating with external auditors and company stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient audit execution.
Qualifications

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and hold a CPA designation. A minimum of 2 years of experience in complex accounting, including SEC reporting and U.S. GAAP, is required. Prior experience in Public Accounting (Big 4) is highly preferred.

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, demonstrating the maturity and presence necessary to influence senior executives and business leaders. A passion for driving innovation and change to advance the business is essential, along with a consistent practice of strategic thinking and agile problem-solving to stay ahead of business priorities.

Additional Information

Western Digital is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, ensuring no discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

We also prohibit harassment of any individual based on the aforementioned characteristics. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all employment aspects.

Western Digital values the power and potential of diversity. As a global entity, we believe that the best way to reflect the diversity of our customers and communities is to embody it within our organization.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution.

Western Digital is also dedicated to providing opportunities for applicants with disabilities, ensuring that all candidates can navigate our careers website and hiring process successfully.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan.

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