Lead Senior GL Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Company DescriptionAt Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital, SanDisk, SanDisk Professional, WD and WD_BLACK brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.From energizing 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.Here’s how you can help.Job DescriptionThis full-time position is hybrid based at Western Digital’s offices in San Jose, CaliforniaWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced accounting professional looking to take their career to the next level. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively execute in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving business environment and possess the flexibility to thrive at an innovative company. This individual must possess the ability and skills to successfully interact with both a geographically and culturally diverse set of financial team members. This position will be involved in the month end close process, including preparation and review of various financial reports, reconciliations and assist in ad hoc technical accounting projects as needed. This role will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with established internal controls. In this role, you will partner with other business functions on projects, lead corporate initiatives towards process improvement and support transformational projects to achieve best in class results.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPrepare journal entries and account analysis for various US general ledger accountsPrepare account reconciliations on a monthly basis and ensure outstanding reconciling items are cleared on a timely basisPrepare the monthly Balance Sheet fluctuation analysisPrepare and present monthly reporting schedules to management, providing commentary and noting fluctuation changes from prior periodsSupport cross-functional teams including revenue, tax, finance, and cost accounting with journal entry posting and account analysisPerform ad hoc technical accounting research and evaluation of non-recurring accounting transactions, including having a thorough understanding of associated legal documents, documentation of accounting conclusions, as needed, and understanding proposed journal entries for posting in the GLOversee global account reconciliation process and conduct periodic quality reviews of account reconciliationsReviews journal entries and various account reconciliations to facilitate the month end closing processConduct periodic global accounting team trainings around best practices for reconciliations and other key accounting topicsDesign, implement, and maintain effective accounting processes, policies, and internal controlsIdentify automation opportunities while proactively engaging and collaborating with accounting transformation team members to build various scalable and transformational processes as well as to support new business initiativesPerform other related duties or ad hoc projectsAssist in audit activities with internal and external auditorsQualificationsRequired:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and an active CPA license5+ years of demonstrated success in accounting roles of increasing responsibility, preferably a mix of both public accounting and corporate accounting roles within a publicly traded companyStrong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC Regulations and understanding of SOX 404(b) complianceExperience working with global financial systems, preferably Oracle and SAPDemonstrated experience with process and system automationAbility to work independently with minimal supervision and a good team player to solve problems and work with colleagues globallyMust have the ability to execute multiple tasks, while remaining detail oriented with high commitment to quality, and able to adhere to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environmentPrevious experience managing a team with a commitment to creating an environment that fosters career growth and development for the teamSkills:Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across the organizationPassion in managing implementation of technology and executing process improvementsAdditional InformationWestern Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee 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 “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)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 jobs.accommodations@wdc.com 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.Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 03/05/2025 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.#LI-BC1Compensation & Benefits DetailsAn employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.  Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Accounting/AuditingExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Computer Hardware