Manager, IT 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.

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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 Manager position will be a member of the Internal Controls leadership team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Reporting to the Director in San Jose, CA, the Manager will assist in leading and executing projects for the Internal Controls pillar globally, assisting in the daily management of the Internal Controls function, and working on improving projects in collaboration with the other internal audit pillars, business process owners, and IT Compliance function.  

Day-to-day supervision and execution of projects in the Internal Controls pillar globally including: 

• Assisting in performance of annual SOX scoping, materiality, and risk assessment 

• Assisting in development of the overall SOX program plan including the detailed timeline and resource planning 

• Implementing the SOX program, including interactions with the internal and external stakeholders, coordination of the planning and testing phases across the global business and IT functions 

• Maintaining SOX program documentation on methodology, quality, testing templates, and flowcharts. 

• Delivering SOX related trainings to the finance, IT and internal audit functions. 

• Maintaining status dashboards for all phases and aspects of the SOX program, reporting to the Director and other relevant stakeholders. 

• Assisting in reviewing controls documentation, testing approach, and testing execution for SOX related work, as needed. 

• Assisting with management and oversight of our co-sourced testing function. 

• Serving as a single point of contact for ongoing communication with the external auditor team on the IT area and liaising with the business to execute on the SOX program throughout the year. 

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

• 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 

• Assisting with continued development and refinement of strategy, structure, operations, and model for the Internal Controls SOX PMO function as part of the leadership team. 

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Work experience: 5+ years of progressive work experience required. Strong preference for background with a large public accounting firm and some US Public Company Internal Audit experience 

• Certification: CISA, CIA, or CPA (or equivalent) professional certification strongly preferred with expectation of base certification shortly upon hire if not already obtained. Preference for additional certifications including CIA, CPA (or equivalent), CISA, CFE, CISSP, or PMP. 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree with focus on Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Finance required. Preference for a Master’s degree.