Senior International Tax Manager

Adobe•San Jose, CA

About The Position

The Opportunity – International Tax Senior Manager Adobe empowers the world’s most creative minds through digital experiences that build the future. Our Global Tax team plays a critical role in enabling that innovation, delivering high-quality tax solutions that support growth across 50+ countries. We’re seeking a hands-on, highly analytical International Tax Senior Manager to own U.S. international tax compliance, sophisticated modeling, and regional tax oversight for Canada. Reporting to the Director of U.S. International Tax and based in San Jose, this visible role combines day-to-day execution with process and modeling infrastructure development. You’ll partner closely with tax leadership while mentoring teammates and driving process improvements in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. As tax laws, business operations, and the global operating environment continue to evolve rapidly, we need a Senior Manager who is eager to learn, adapt quickly, and expand their impact across the organization, helping the organization navigate complex tax matters effectively. If you thrive on complex data, love optimizing models and processes (including AI), and want to make a tangible impact at a global tech leader, this is your opportunity. A Day in the Life You might start the day by refining a dynamic ETR forecast model, review tax compliance workbooks with your team, jump on a call with advisors about a new regulation, and end by presenting modeling insights to senior tax leaders—all while helping Adobe deliver creative tools to millions worldwide. If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership of key international tax processes, tackle complex global matters, and contribute to a best-in-class tax function that powers Adobe’s creative innovation, we’d love to hear from you! About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let’s Adobe together At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture , focus on people, purpose and community , Adobe for All , comprehensive benefits programs , the stories we tell , the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

Requirements

CPA, MST, JD/LL.M. in Taxation, or equivalent
10+ years of international tax experience (Big 4 and/or large multinational), with deep U.S. international tax expertise
Strong knowledge of key U.S. tax rules affecting international operations (FTC, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, Subpart F) plus familiarity with ASC 740 (international components) and broader U.S. corporate tax principles
Advanced Excel modeling skills and experience building and managing complex and dynamic decision-driving models
Experience evaluating tax planning considerations and modeling financial impacts
Experience with OneSource (International Module) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
High attention to detail and proven ability to maintain accuracy across models, forecasts, and compliance deliverables
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated capacity to prioritize multiple priorities, mentor others, and communicate complex tax concepts to non-tax partners

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with transfer pricing concepts and their operational implications as well as Pillar Two
Passion for bringing to bear technology (AI, automation) to transform tax processes

Responsibilities

Lead compliance efforts for U.S. international tax matters
Own and manage end-to-end U.S. international tax compliance, including technical analysis, coordination with external advisors, and oversight of OneSource International processes (data inputs, model integration, output validation, and filings).
Partner with domestic and state tax teams to ensure alignment across the U.S. compliance process, including amended returns as needed.
Deliver high-quality work with Director-level oversight while driving day-to-day execution.
Develop and Enhance Tax Modeling Capabilities
Design, build, and maintain advanced Excel-based models, including enhancing existing frameworks and developing new models as business needs evolve, to forecast U.S. international tax positions and ETR drivers.
Support ASC 740 provision calculations, long-range planning, evaluation of tax strategies, and assessment of legislative/regulatory changes.
Partner with Tax Provision Team
Collaborate closely with the tax provision team on accurate forward-looking modeling of U.S. international tax impacts, including cash taxes and ETR.
Contribute to Tax Planning & Controversy
Analyze and model proposed tax law changes and planning opportunities; deliver clear, actionable recommendations to partners.
Support U.S. international aspects of tax audits and controversy (IDR responses and analysis).
Serve as Tax Lead for Canada
Act as primary point of contact for Canadian tax matters (compliance, provision, planning and controversy).
Manage external advisors, monitor local developments, and partner with finance/business partners.
Support Tax Governance, Process Improvement & Team Development
Assist in strengthening tax governance frameworks, policies, controls, and documentation.
Improve and scale processes using AI automation, enhanced data workflows, and technology to boost efficiency and accuracy.
Mentor and develop team members on technical skills and execution.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and business teams on critical initiatives.