Senior Manager, Technical Revenue and 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

Reporting to the Director of Revenue Operations, this individual will manage a team and own the global process for the technical revenue and key accounting operations for Western Digital.   In this leadership role, you will collaborate closely with worldwide cross functional teams to ensure compliance with revenue recognition guidelines (ASC-606) and provide corporate guidance on revenue recognition policy and procedures.  This role will include various harmonization projects and opportunities to enhance our accounting process to be more efficient and effective.  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:

• This position will be managing the end-to-end accounting, business, and system processes in compliance with revenue recognition guidance (ASC 606) and has significant responsibility for analyzing and reporting revenue for the Company
• Manager technical research and analysis for significant revenue arrangements and write technical memos supporting the accounting position
• Analyze monthly and quarterly revenue results for accuracy and completeness and be able to effectively communicate the results to the executive leadership team
• Key contact for internal and external auditors, and cross functional teams who may have questions around our gross to net revenue
• Review processes on an ongoing basis and implement improvements
• Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to modify and implement functionality improvements to system reports and processes
• Lead the harmonization of various processes amongst the legacy systems
• Approver and reviewer of SOX controls and internal and external PBC requests
• Coach and provide guidance to a team of 3-4 senior analysts

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting and revenue roles in high tech or similar industries
• Experience with revenue transactions with distributor and OEM customers within the semiconductor industry a plus
• Advanced Excel skills and analytics aptitude required
• Experience in SAP and Oracle Cloud environments a plus. Fundamental knowledge of ASC 606
• Proficient knowledge of US GAAP and revenue recognition fundamentals
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or MBA preferred. Big 4 experience a plus

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment.  This person will utilize excellent written and verbal communication skills to absorb and communicate key data and concepts with cross-functional teams at different levels throughout the company.  The ability to prioritize workload, offer guidance to the team and provide quality work under strict deadlines is a must.   

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 assig