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Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting
Western Digital Technologies INC · 🇺🇸 San Jose, CA, US
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 176 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 56 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Western Digital Technologies INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles9 certified filings for “Director, Data Analytics Engineering” (Data Scientists) in CA: $158k–$175k, median $174k. Most were filed at wage level I (60%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Western Digital Technologies INC
The US Department of Labor certified 176 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 56 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 • 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 securities filings • Experience with multinational operations functioning in various currencies • Demonstrated experience with implementing new accounting pronouncements, as well as process and system automation • Experienced in leading cross-functional projects and related management presentations • Solid knowledge of Oracle ERP system and Workiva • Consistent record of accomplishment of establishing relationships with cross-functional business partners • Real passion for continuous improvement of systems and processes • A leader who takes additional responsibilities as they progress and stays committed to providing an environment that fosters career growth and development for the team All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discrimina