Tax Manager

Western Digital•San Jose, CA

11d

About The Position

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide. This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today. We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level. Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
CPA license required.
8+ years of combined tax experience which includes some mix of experience in a major CPA firm and in a corporate tax department
Strong knowledge of U.S. tax laws and regulations and capability of application in new situations
Experience with ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes
Experience and proficiency in U.S. GAAP accounting for taxes and internal controls
Good knowledge of US tax principles
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
Independent and self-driven with the ability to adapt and get things done in a complex and fast-based environment
Critical thinking with the ability to scrutinize, challenge, and propose changes to existing processes and procedures
Advanced Excel skills

Nice To Haves

MST or MBT (Master of Science in Taxation or Master in Business Taxation) degree preferred, but not required
Experience with OneSource Tax Provision, OneSource Tax Compliance, and Alteryx is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage and review U.S. federal and state tax compliance including managing the external service provider
Review quarterly federal and state estimated tax payments and year-end extension requests
Assist with the review of US taxable income calculations for annual and quarterly domestic tax provision including review of schedule M items
Manage and review fixed assets, UNICAP, and R&D credit analysis
Provide support for tax examinations
Planning and research in connection with the above responsibilities
Ensure compliance with the requirements of Section 404 of Sarbanes Oxley
Support tax transformation initiatives to automate tax processes, enhance data analytics and re-imagine how the tax function operates
Keep up to date with tax legislation, SEC Regulations, and GAAP changes, practice and global developments
Supervises and develops tax department staff
Build and foster strong cross-functional relationships within and outside of the tax department

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
other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
tuition reimbursement
transit
the Applause Program
employee stock purchase plan
the WD Savings 401(k) Plan