Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Job Description

The SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting function is responsible for all external financial reporting, including SEC periodic filings, quarterly earnings releases, investor relations presentations, 401(k) and financial census reports. The role also serves as an internal consulting function to address complex transactions and issues faced by the business. This role will report to the Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting, and will:

• Manage periodic filings with the SEC, including preparation of financial statements and related notes, MD&A, and other disclosures
• Prepare financial statements and presentations for quarterly earnings releases and file related Form 8‑K
• Review and tie‑out proxy financial disclosures
• Manage preparation of financial statements for 401(k) Plan and filing of Form 5500
• Oversee accounting for the company's capital structure (debt and equity)
• Oversee accounting for equity compensation plans
• Monitor and research new accounting standards, summarize and communicate impacts to executives and Audit Committee, and lead process changes where necessary to respond to new requirements
• Analyze and understand complex transactions, apply complex accounting standards to those transactions, develop solutions to problems and effectively communicate the results to stakeholders
• Collaborate effectively with internal clients, including General Accounting, IT, Treasury, Strategic Investments, Legal, Internal Audit, Real Estate Operations
• liaise with external auditors and company stakeholders to manage effective and efficient audit execution

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and hold a CPA
• 4+ years of experience with complex accounting including SEC reporting and GAAP
• Proven success with managing a team of finance professionals through ambiguity while still driving results
• Prior experience working in Public Accounting (Big
  4) is highly preferred
• Experience with Workiva a strong plus
• Confident communicator with the level of maturity and presence necessary to influence senior executives and business leaders
• Thrive on driving innovation and change that will propel the business forward
• Consistently practice strategic thinking and nimble problem‑solving tactics to stay ahead of business priorities

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.

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