Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

FINANCIAL CLOSE: 

• Responsible for all aspects of Account Receivables month-end close process, including but not limited to various AR related accounting entries, flux analysis, reconciliations and bad debt analytics.
• In-depth understanding of business issues and work within the framework of the accounting standards to correctly record and classify AR balances. 
• This role is also responsible to compile and create presentation for VP-level audience and provides high visibility opportunities.

MANAGEMENT REPORTING: 

• Prepare and deliver management reporting package for senior leaders, in collaboration with global managers to provide insights on customer accounts, facilitate revenue and safeguard the quality of the AR asset.  This will require becoming familiar with the WD customer base, Order-to-Cash Process and WD Financial structure – and an ability to manage large volumes of data.

STRATEGIC PROJECTS: 

• Lead global project to establish and manage operational metrics for Credit, Collections, Distribution Operations and Rebate Settlement.  The objective is to drive team efficiency and effectiveness.  This role will lead cross-functional alignment and implement framework to guide performance – and will require consistent engagement with global senior management team.  
• Partner with IT, Accounting and Finance teams to develop functional dashboards and enhance current reporting models. 
• Cash Forecast:  Provide occasional back up for the team responsible for WD’s Free Cash Flow Forecast.

CONTROLS/COMPLIANCE: 

• Prepare and maintain audit PBC and work with auditors on quarterly reviews and annual audit.
• Support SOX audit walkthrough with internal and external auditors.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• 5+ years of experience in accounting with solid understanding of general accounting
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate, collaborate & influence global, cross-functional teams
• Excellent Excel modelling Skills
• Awareness of Accounts Receivable function and/or Order-to-Cash process is helpful
• Working Knowledge of SAP and Oracle preferred

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at staffingsupport@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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