Sr Manager, Internal Controls

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

SUMMARY

This position is reporting to the Director, Internal Controls and an integral player in building a strong, dynamic global internal audit function. This Sr Manager position will be a member of the Internal Audit leadership team and will be based in our Milpitas, California, United States office. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Director, the Sr Manager will be responsible for assisting the business and IT process owners in documentation of their design of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), assisting in leading the Internal Controls pillar within the Internal Audit team, developing the overall SOX PMO function, and collaborating with the other internal audit pillars – Financial & Operations audit, IT audit, Channel audit, Data Analytics, and Enterprise Risk Management & Audit Operations. 

Day-to-day management and supervision of the Internal Controls pillar including: 

• Assisting in performance of annual SOX materiality & risk assessment, development of an overall SOX audit plan, and quarterly refreshes of the materiality & risk assessment and the SOX audit plan 

• Implementing the SOX audit plan, including ownership and assisting with the SOX Steering Committee and the SOX Operating Committees 

• Assisting the leads of multiple financial and IT processes and the other internal audit pillar leaders and third-party resources in executing Management’s testing for ICFR 

• Executing and reviewing controls documentation, testing approach, and fieldwork execution for individual SOX audit and consulting projects as needed and in consultation with the other internal audit pillar leaders 

• Assisting in executing and reviewing draft and final SOX audit and consulting reports 

• Developing and collaborating with the other internal audit pillar leaders for coordinating, planning, reviewing, and executing on Management’s assessment of ICFR 

• Developing, cultivating, and growing relationships with key stakeholders across various business and IT functional areas 

• Assisting with coordinating and managing relationships with the external auditor 

• Developing, coaching, and mentoring staff, seniors, and managers in Internal Audit 

• Developing, delivering, and supporting career development and training for staff, seniors, and managers in Internal Audit 

• Assisting in the maturation of the data analytics function, including working to audit robotic process automations, application controls, and other IT dependent controls in close coordination with the data analytics and IT pillar teams to reduce and refine the execution of testing over ICFR 

• Assisting with continued development and refinement of strategy, structure, operations, and model for the global Internal Audit function as part of the Internal Audit extended leadership team 

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Work experience: 8+ years of progressive work experience with some US Public Company Internal Audit and/or SOX experience with global focus. Preference for experience with a large US Public Company in an internal audit or SOX position and background with a large public accounting firm. 

• Certification: CIA, CISA, or CPA (or equivalent) professional certification required. Preference for additional certifications including CIA, CPA (or equivalent), CISA, or P