Senior Manager, Accounting

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Senior Manager, Accounting is responsible for leading a team within Global Accounting Operations (GAO) and overseeing the execution of accounting operations, financial close processes, balance sheet governance, and compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards. This role provides strategic leadership, technical accounting expertise, and operational oversight to support the Company's financial reporting objectives and business growth. The Senior Manager partners closely with Corporate Accounting, Sites Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders to drive operational excellence, strengthen internal controls, and deliver high-quality financial results. The role is also responsible for developing talent, driving process improvements, and supporting transformation initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and scalability of the accounting function. This role reports directly to Director, Accounting. Lead and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures. Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Lead and oversee consolidation activities as part of the period-end close process, including intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, foreign currency translation, and consolidated financial reporting. Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, lease accounting, and intercompany transactions. Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet accounts through robust review and governance processes. Lead and coordinate quarterly reviews and annual audits conducted by internal and external auditors, ensuring timely delivery of audit requirements and resolution of findings. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. Ensure adherence to SOX and internal control requirements. Collaborate effectively with Corporate Accounting, Sites Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, and other cross-functional stakeholders. Partner with business stakeholders to identify risks, resolve issues, and improve financial processes Identify accounting, operational, and compliance risks and proactively drive resolution of issues and escalations that may impact financial reporting integrity or close timelines. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, including performance management, career development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Lead initiatives for automation, standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement of accounting processes. Support finance transformation programs, ERP implementations, and system enhancement projects. Identify opportunities to leverage automation, AI adoption, digital tools, and analytics to improve operational performance.

REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance,