Senior Revenue Recognition Analyst

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

Western Digital is seeking for a Senior Revenue Analyst to join our Revenue Accounting Team. This position will be responsible for technical revenue subject matters and revenue operations activities including reviewing and assessing revenue contracts, performing monthly revenue accounting close and supporting internal and external audits and reviews. The Sr. Revenue Analyst will get exposure to a wide range of business activities and interact across geographies with cross functions. This role requires a highly motivated and experienced accounting professional with a track record of success in global revenue operations. This role will partner with other business functions on projects, lead corporate initiatives towards process improvement and supporting transformational projects to achieve best in class results. This individual must possess the ability to successfully interact with, influence, coordinate both a geographically and culturally diverse set of financial team members.

 Job Responsibilities:

• Review and assess sales contracts, PO terms and conditions and non-standard transactions for revenue implication under ASC 606; document revenue recognition analysis and provide guidance to internal revenue team and cross functions 
• Collaborate within revenue team and with cross functional business units to develop business analytics and to review and analyze issues advise revenue accounting treatment
• Perform various monthly and quarterly revenue close tasks, including calculation and validation of return reserves, program reserves, posting of monthly and quarterly revenue journal entries and preparing deferral revenue reconciliations
• Assist to establish and maintain revenue accounting system process and procedures to ensure US GAAP compliance and strong internal controls
• Collaborate with other functional business units to perform quarterly revenue analytics 
• Design, implement and maintain effective key accounting processes, policies, and internal controls. Evaluate and recommend best practices for process improvement opportunities.
• Maintain SOX control compliance for revenue related controls
• Coordinate the audit requests in support of internal management and external audit to ensure that all revenue PBC deliverables are properly completed
• Lead or assist with ad-hoc projects as needed and drive projects to successful completion

Job Qualifications:

• 6+ years of combined experience in Big 4 audit and corporate revenue accounting in technology industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance
• Strong ASC 606 revenue recognition experience required
• Strong communication (including technical memo writing) and analytical skills
• CPA preferred
• Experience in SAP and Oracle Cloud
• Proficient in Business Objects/Business Intelligence preferred
• Strong skills on Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Previous experience and real passion in managing implementation of technology and executing process improvements within the organization

The successful candidate must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment, excellent written and verbal communication skill and must have demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams throughout the organization at different levels.  The individual must be detail-oriented, well-organized, reliable and flexible. The individual needs to be a s