Senior Manager, External Reporting and Equity Accounting

Adobe•San Jose, CA

5d•$136,800 - $239,800•Remote

About The Position

Adobe seeks a Senior Manager of External Reporting and Equity Accounting to join its finance leadership team. This role reports to the Director of External Reporting & Technical Accounting, ESG Controller and leads the SEC Reporting & Equity Accounting team. Success in this role requires attention to detail, a high-level understanding of financial reporting, strong project management and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally with teams such as Equity Administration, Corporate Accounting, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations, and Employee Experience.

Requirements

BA/BS in Finance/Accounting
Active CPA license
8+ years of relevant experience
Experience from a Big 4 public accounting firm
Experience from a global Fortune 500 company, preferably with high tech industry and controllership experience
Deep understanding and application of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Meticulous attention to detail, balanced with the ability to see the bigger picture and prioritize strategically
Superb written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all functions and levels of the organization
Strong analytical and problem resolution skills, including the ability to research and simplify complex situations
Technical accounting expertise in business combinations, treasury-related activities, share-based compensation, and sophisticated structures
Passion for continuous improvement of systems and processes
Proven experience leading a team of 2+ employees
Strong project management skills with the ability to balance several priorities in a fast-paced environment and drive cross-functional initiatives

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Workiva
Experience working with Equity Edge Online
Experience working with Tableau
Experience working with SAP

Responsibilities

Lead the external reporting team in drafting and filing high-quality, complete, and accurate financial statement disclosures in SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K), ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including XBRL tagging.
Manage the end-to-end financial statement filing process and timeline, coordinating reviews and approvals from external auditors, senior management, the disclosure committee, the audit committee, and executives.
Conduct detailed reviews of quarter-end internal management reports and create presentation materials to provide senior management with meaningful insights into the Company’s financial results.
Coordinate with Investor Relations, Corporate Legal, FP&A, and senior leaders to review earnings documents and investor materials.
Assist Investor Relations in responding to analyst inquiries on financial matters.
Lead the company’s equity accounting processes, including reviewing quarter-end stock-based compensation entries in accordance with ASC 718, along with associated valuations, flux analyses, and forecasts.
Own the company’s diluted share calculations, accounting for treasury stock, and accounting for equity awards assumed through business combinations.
Own Proxy Statement disclosures related to financial and compensation areas in partnership with Corporate Legal and Equity Administration.
Support non-financial SEC filings, including those related to debt and equity offerings, as well as certain international statutory financial statements and other regulatory filings.
Manage the company’s reporting policies for non-GAAP financial measures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Coordinate policy updates for FASB pronouncements and SEC rules, assess their impact for compliance with reporting requirements, and provide educational training to impacted collaborators.
Own Sarbanes-Oxley controls and procedures associated with financial statement disclosures and equity accounting.
Support month-end accounting close processes by reviewing journal entries and GL account reconciliations for areas including equity, short-term investments, debt, and derivatives and hedging.
Manage the relationship with external auditors for the integrated audit to ensure filing deadlines are met, and monitor other services provided by auditors to ensure independence requirements are met.
Identify annual strategic priorities for the organization that align with Corporate priorities and have the biggest impact on Adobe.
Develop, coach, and mentor the team to reinforce a strong team culture and assist team members in reaching their individual development and professional goals.
Drive improvements and ad hoc projects in financial reporting and equity accounting.