Full-Time

International Tax Manager

Posted on 11/21/2024

Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Provides data storage solutions and devices

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Jose, CA, USA

Category
Tax Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 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
  • 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
  • Strong understanding of core international tax concepts including income sourcing, expense apportionment & allocation, E&P, foreign tax credit, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, §163(j), and Subpart F
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • Manage and review the calculation of the quarterly and annual income tax provision
  • Manage and review foreign tax packages, work with foreign site controllers to manage tax accounts and tax provision
  • Determine tax reserves (FIN 48 & FAS 5) and related disclosures, including monitoring the tax environment to ensure that the tax reserves are reasonable
  • Manage and review U.S. international tax compliance including managing the external service provider
  • Prepare/review foreign entity tax forms (1118, 5471, 8865, 8858, 5713, 8832, 5452, 1120F, etc.)
  • Prepare/review E&P, Subpart F, GILTI, BEAT, FDII, §163(j), foreign tax credit calculations
  • 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

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$927.9M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Western Digital's continuous product innovation, such as the 8TB WD Black SN850X SSD, positions it as a leader in high-performance storage solutions.
  • The company's expansion into new markets, including a $500,000 investment in new space in San Jose, indicates robust growth and development opportunities.
  • Strategic investments from firms like Los Angeles Capital Management LLC reflect strong market confidence and financial stability.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive data storage market requires Western Digital to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • The company's broad product portfolio may lead to challenges in maintaining quality and consistency across all offerings.

What makes Western Digital unique

  • Western Digital's extensive product portfolio, including NAS, SAN, and hyper-converged infrastructure, caters to a wide range of clients from Fortune 500 companies to SMEs, unlike competitors who may focus on niche markets.
  • The company's focus on high-value storage solutions like the JetStor brand and all-flash arrays optimized for maximum I/O applications sets it apart in the data storage market.
  • Western Digital's commitment to innovation is evident in its recent launch of the world's largest 2TB 3D QLC flash memory chip, showcasing its technological leadership.

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Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan