VP Finance - Milpitas, United States - Western Digital

Description

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-TechnologyTM, 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

Reporting to the CAO, the Assistant Corporate Controller for Accounting & Reporting will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of global accounting andfinancial reporting by providing leadership, business collaboration, process knowledge and technical expertise to Western Digital Finance. This leader will lead the following teams within the Accounting function: GL Operations, Global Close and Consolidation, and Technical Accounting and External Reporting.

This role ideally is based at our locations in Milpitas or San Jose, CA and likely will involve some periodic global travel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of ~25 professionals who oversees all aspects of the company's monthly/quarterly close processes and, and external and technical accounting and quarterly/annual reporting
• Overall lead for the company's the monthly and quarterly close and external reporting processes with a focus on driving continuous process and systems improvements (i.e. quality and efficiency of output) to enable optimal business decisions and outcomes
• Own the development and implementation of Western Digital's accounting policies, adapting to the changes in our business as well as the evolution of US GAAP
• Ensure a strong control and compliance framework with corporate SOX and key controls, adherence to US GAAP and other statutory requirements and support for external/internal audits and reviews
• Point person on behalf of CAO responsible for external auditor relationship for all areas other than Revenue
• Partner closely with the Finance senior leadership team (including FP&A, Investor Relations, Tax and Treasury) to ensure alignment of accounting with both finance and business objectives
• Support new business initiatives/models which require enhancement or development of Finance/Accounting systems in support of those activities
• Collaborate with IT and other WD functional teams, as applicable, during design, implementation, and post-implementation phases of accounting-related projects
• For cross-company led initiatives, lead the Accounting team's participation in those initiatives (together with relevant Finance Leadership) and incorporate those project plans into annual and longer-term project plan assumptions
• Support M&A integration and divestiture activities for Finance leveraging SME expertise in key process areas

Qualifications

• 15-20+ years of Accounting/Finance-related experience, with majority in corporate accounting-type roles, including ideally a mix of Big 4 and high-tech industry experience
• Deep technical GAAP expertise, with experience in technology or semiconductor industry a plus
• Track record of building new capabilities, with a process orientation
• Strong team leader and developer of talent, at a global, multinational company with
• geographically dispersed teams
• Self-starter and Change Agent
• Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally and cross org to accomplish complex projects
• Strong communications skills, both written and oral

Qualifications (Preferred):

• CPA or Chartered Accountant
• Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance
• Oracle and/or SAP experience
• Experience with a publicly traded Multi-National Company
• Best practices familiarity and benchmarking capabilities in Record-to-Report and/or Order-to-Cash processes

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 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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