Westerndigital
Tax Manager
Irvine, CA, United States · Hybrid · Full-time
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- EmployerWesterndigital
- LocationIrvine, CA, United States
- Work styleHybrid
- Employment typeFull-time
- Employer posted
- Manage and review the calculation of the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740
- Manage and review current and deferred tax calculations and tax account reconciliations
- Manage and review GAAP income tax accounting models including APB23, FIN 48, stock-based compensation, 163(j), and CAMT
- Analyze effective tax rate drivers and communicate key variances to management
- Manage income tax footnote disclosures, tax-related journal entries, and supporting schedules for SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q)
- Monitor changes in tax laws and accounting standards and assess financial reporting impacts
- Prepare and review U.S. federal and state tax returns, including managing provision-to-return reconciliations
- Assist with tax audits, notices, and information requests from taxing authorities
- Conduct tax planning and research focused on domestic tax law changes, GAAP accounting impacts, and financial reporting implications for SEC filings
- Support tax department SOX 404 compliance including documentation
- Identify opportunities to improve tax provision processes through automation and technology solutions
- Supervise, mentor, and develop tax department staff
- Build and foster strong cross-functional relationships within and outside of the tax department
- Coordinate with external auditors to manage quarterly and annual tax provision reviews and audits
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
- CPA license required. MST or MBT (Master of Science in Taxation or Master in Business Taxation) degree preferred, but not required
- Ideal candidate will have 8+ years of combined tax experience which includes some mix of experience in a major CPA firm and in a corporate tax department
- Experience and proficiency with ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes and internal controls
- Strong knowledge of U.S. tax laws and regulations and capability of application in new situations
- 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
- Experience with OneSource Tax Provision, OneSource Tax Compliance, and Alteryx is a plus
- Lead meetings and present to large groups
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.
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 jobs.accommodations@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.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 3/9/2026, although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.
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- Work styleHybrid
- Employment typeFull-time
- SeniorityMid level
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