International Tax Director

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leverage US international tax experience and technical expertise to support and assist with:
  • US tax compliance related to foreign operations
  • Quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provision
  • Forecasting effective tax rates and cash taxes
  • Tax examinations with various taxing authorities
  • Tax transformation initiatives to automate tax processes, enhance data analytics and re-imagine how the tax function operates
• Identify, execute and implement strategic international tax planning opportunities including research and tax modeling
• Manage and assist with evaluating the international tax consequences of business projects, operating strategies, M&A activity, and the integration of acquisitions
• Work cross-functionally to identify and execute tax efficient strategies to support cash repatriation and global cash management
• Manage substantial contribution position to qualify for the CFC manufacturing exception
• Collaborate with Transfer Pricing team to advise on strategies for intercompany transactions
• Work closely and partner with ex-US finance controllers to understand and assist with foreign tax matters including but not limited to tax incentives

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have 10+ years of relevant experience within US international tax matters in a Big 4 firm or law firm, ideally with some experience of working in a multinational corporation
• Strong quantitative skills and deep technical knowledge of US international taxation (e.g., subpart F, GILTI, FTC, FDII, BEAT).
• Experience with M&A and post-acquisition integration projects, transfer pricing, and OECD guidelines
• Experience in US and international tax compliance and income tax accounting, including exposure to ASC 740
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including experience communicating complex tax issues and requirements to people without a tax background
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Independent and self-driven with the ability to adapt and get things done in fast moving and high growth environment
• Critical thinking with the ability to scrutinize, challenge, and offer both practical and risk weighted solutions

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