Company Description

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing 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.

Here’s how you can help.

Job Description

This position will be responsible for managing our Laguna, Philippines based global finance shared service center (SSC) supporting US, Europe and Asia based accounting and transactional activity. This will include managing and leading staff, establishing key metrics and reporting methods and working with global process owners. The Director will provide vision and direction for activities covering global Accounts Payable, Expense Reporting, Fixed assets, Bank Reconcilliation and  Accounts Receivable processing. The Director will manage the continuous development and improvement of the shared service center to incorporate future accounting and finance services. The Director is responsible to ensure timely, accurate and efficient accounting, reporting, controls and transaction process are in place. Primary responsibilities will include:
• Set clear strategic vision for the SSC, and communicate upstream (leadership, customers) and downstream (SSC staff )
• Ensure alignment of SSC strategy with business requirements and effectively deliver SSC services to the internal/external customers
• Direct and oversee the day to day activities of the Shared Service Center including quality of services, team building and continuous improvement
• Develop key metrics and reporting processes to global process owners, work together with global process owners on process improvement to strive for best practice
• Effectively work and maintain key relationships with business area customers to ensure service requirements are met or exceeded for all service areas of accounting included in the Shared Service Center
• Ensure compliance with corporate SOX and key controls, adherence to US GAAP, IFRS and other statutory requirements and support for audit requirements
• Developing and implementing process and technology improvements, primarily for remote delivery
• Establish and support creation and delivery of staff training program

Qualifications

Education

Certified public accountant. A master's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration (MBA) is also desirable

At least 10 years of relevant finance experience, including several years in a senior management or director role. Experience working in a large SSC environment or a Sr Management in the Audit firm (Big 4) is desirable.  

Skills

Exceptional leadership abilities, capable of setting a positive example, inspiring teams, and offering constructive feedback

Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate across all levels of the organization and with customers/stakeholders

Proven ability in analytic and strategic thinking, with a proven history of creating and executing effective strategies

Additional Information

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 [email protected] 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.