Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Full-time Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below Salary Range: 184,500.00-246,000.00 Business Function: Accounting Work Location: San Jose Great Oaks Headquarters--LOC_WDT_USCA23 Location (Secondary): Irvine Office--LOC_WDT_USCA01 Company Description 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.

This role requires a highly motivated and experienced accounting professional that can lead a team who can partner with operations to address complex transactions and oversee SEC and other external financial reporting. In this leadership role, you will develop and mentor your team, oversee preparation and filing of financial reporting with the SEC and other external parties, partner with other business functions on projects to address accounting and reporting implications for complex transactions, monitor developments at the SEC and FASB, and implement solutions to maintain effective and efficient processes and controls to support external reporting in compliance with applicable standards. This position is best suited for an accounting professional who possesses strong communication, organization, technology and leadership skills as well as enjoys working in a challenging, fast-paced environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Oversee execution of periodic filings with the SEC; including financial statement preparation, related notes, Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and other applicable reporting obligations Coordinate with our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on the execution of our annual audit and quarterly reviews, including liaising with general accounting and other business functions to ensure timely execution and completion Collaborate with investor relations on financial presentations for communications with investors and related stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships across functions, including business operations, general accounting, tax, treasury, legal, investor relations and HR to ensure timely communication and review of reporting matters Monitor developments at the SEC and FASB for potential impacts on accounting or disclosure, educate the business on potential impacts, and partner with IT and other functions on any necessary system developments or process improvements Prepare and present information as necessary to aid the Audit Committee in fulfillment of their oversight obligations Act as a global technical lead on strategic transactions to identify accounting and reporting obligations or issues and assist with actions required for execution or implementation Guide and motivate a team of accounting professionals to grow their career, including development of technical and presentation skillsets Qualifications Undergraduate Degree in Finance/Accounting (or equivalent experience) with knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements with 10+ years of overall experience Active CPA license Demonstrated experience managing a team for 6+ years Hands-on experience with filings of Form 10-K, 10-Q, Proxy, and other SEC filings associated with financial reporting Experience with capital market transactions, including comfort letters and relevant SEC