Director of Indirect Tax

Summary

Join Western Digital as the Director of Indirect Tax, leading the global indirect tax strategy and compliance. You will develop and implement a comprehensive global indirect tax strategy, oversee compliance and reporting, monitor tax laws and regulations, manage tax audits and disputes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role requires strategic guidance on tax-efficient supply chain structuring and cross-border transactions. You will also lead and mentor a team of indirect tax professionals. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in indirect tax leadership and relevant certifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA certification
• 12+ years of progressive experience in Indirect Tax, with a significant portion in leadership roles

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global indirect tax strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives
• Oversee indirect tax compliance and reporting across all jurisdictions to ensure timely and accurate filings
• Monitor and interpret evolving indirect tax laws, regulations, and policies, advising leadership on potential impacts
• Manage tax audits, disputes, and inquiries from tax authorities, minimizing financial and reputational risks
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and IT teams to optimize tax reporting processes and enhance efficiency through automation and technology solutions, including E-Reporting, E-Invoicing, and ERP implementation
• Provide strategic guidance on tax-efficient supply chain structuring, business expansions, and cross-border transactions
• Establish and maintain indirect tax governance frameworks, policies, and internal controls
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of indirect tax professionals
• Engage with external advisors, industry groups, and tax authorities to stay ahead of regulatory changes and emerging trends

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Taxation or MBA

Benefits

• Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program (restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents)
• 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 Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan