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Western Digital - San Jose, CA
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Finance Accounting Transformation Manager at Western Digital is responsible for leading the transformation of financial systems, particularly focusing on Oracle Fusion ERP and its integration with legacy SAP systems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve financial data discrepancies, streamline accounting processes, and enhance operational efficiency. The position requires strong leadership in managing global chart of accounts and implementing best practices in financial operations.
Responsibilities
- Develop policy and procedures around master data management of general ledger accounts and account chart string.
- Lead the global chart of account management and update across multiple legacy ERP systems.
- Assist the consolidation and accounting operations team in reviewing, troubleshooting, and resolving issues related to data reconciliation during monthly close.
- Lead various ERP system enhancement initiatives to streamline the financial statement close process.
- Initiate and assess existing accounting operational processes and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Execute, implement, and monitor new processes from end-to-end.
- Coordinate with finance and business teams in multiple regions for process harmonization projects.
- Prepare ad-hoc analysis and special projects as requested.
Requirements
- A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience including experience working in industry.
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related degree.
- Public accounting/audit experience with a CPA certificate is preferred.
- Prior experience in managing end-to-end business processes related to financial statement close, including procure to pay, order to cash, fixed assets, and consolidation functions.
- Strong listening, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to bridge functional and technical resources.
- Strong financial systems expertise, with familiarity in SAP and requirement for Oracle Fusion.
- Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and SEC/financial reporting requirements.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in process improvements in financial operations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.
Benefits
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick leave
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Life, accident, and disability insurance
- Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit benefits
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
