Director, Tax

Adobe•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Adobe is seeking an experienced and strategically minded Director of Tax who brings not only deep technical expertise but also a spirit of curiosity and a drive to continuously elevate the tax function. As a leader in the Global Tax group, directly reporting to the VP of Global Tax, the Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the US income tax function, including income tax accounting and domestic compliance and controversy. This role will partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Legal, and executive leadership to support the business, manage risk and opportunities, and drive tax strategy aligned with corporate objectives. As tax laws, business, and the operating environment evolves, we need a Director that is eager to learn, adapt, and expand their impact across the organization.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive corporate tax experience with strong knowledge of accounting for income taxes, corporate income tax compliance (federal, state, and local), internal controls, U.S. GAAP, and SEC reporting requirements.
Demonstrated ability to understand, address, and decisively drive solutions to complex domestic and cross-border tax matters
Ability to adapt in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment with demanding deadlines, and influence the actions of others with logic and reason
Demonstrated track record of leading, motivating, developing, and assessing a team of robust tax managers and individual contributors.
Able to convey and collaborate with non-tax professionals, challenge the status quo respectfully, and act as a catalyst within the organization.
Manage relationships with external advisors, consultants, and auditors.
Experience with public, multinational company in the technology industry preferred.
CPA and or Masters in Taxation preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure completeness and accuracy of tax compliance and reporting for U.S. federal, state, local, GAAP, and SEC requirements by maintaining current knowledge of laws, regulations, accounting, and reporting standards, while advising management on essential considerations and needed actions
Direct all aspects of the quarterly and year-end tax provisions and disclosures
Oversee all aspects of domestic compliance and related audits including federal, state, and local income tax returns and other filings
Monitor the tax landscape, research and interpret, and assist with the ongoing analysis and documentation of tax positions and internal controls to identify and address potential tax risks and opportunities
Analyze business and financial forecasts to provide insights into future effective tax rates and cash taxes
Identify, recommend, and implement opportunities to optimize Adobe’s tax profile and improve efficiency
Partner with management to establish and implement Adobe’s short and long-term tax strategies
Provide support for mergers and acquisitions, proposed and contemplated transactions, and ad hoc projects
Improve tax function by identifying and implementing leading methodologies and tools
Serve as a trusted advisor, effectively communicate, and partner across the organization, including executive leadership, to stay current with business developments and identify, assess, and strategically advise with related insights and implications
Actively lead, mentor, and develop a team of skilled tax professionals