Lead Senior GL Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Western Digital - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - San Jose, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Lead Senior GL Accountant at Western Digital is a critical role responsible for managing the company's general ledger, particularly in areas such as derivatives and foreign currency activities. This position requires a highly motivated accounting professional who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance with internal controls and supporting the month-end close and reconciliation processes. The role involves collaboration with various functions, including Treasury and Tax, to maintain accurate general ledger accounts and prepare audit schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and analyses for complex accounting areas such as derivatives and foreign currency matters.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and ensure timely clearance of outstanding items.
• Partner with Treasury and Tax functions to provide guidance on accounting matters.
• Support new business initiatives and implement relevant processes.
• Assist the accounting team in the month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Prepare month-end close presentations and related reporting activities for Interest and Other Expense.
• Establish formal monthly and quarterly fluctuation analysis for related accounts.
• Develop and maintain an effective internal control environment.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements and implement approved measures.
• Work with external auditors during quarterly, interim, and annual audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Active CPA license preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a global publicly-traded company.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and proficiency with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Experience with global financial systems, preferably Oracle and SAP.
• Experience with automated hedging solutions, preferably Hedge Trackers.
• Extensive knowledge of analytical tools such as Microsoft Excel and PowerBI.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Treasury experience is a plus.
• Passion for managing technology implementation and process improvements.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary benefit programs (e.g., pet insurance, legal plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan