Sr. Analyst, External Reporting and Equity Accounting

Adobe•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Are you passionate about storytelling and driving the narrative of financial results in alignment with SEC rules and regulations? Come join our dynamic External Reporting and Technical Accounting team at Adobe! We are seeking a highly effective Senior Financial Analyst to prepare and review our SEC filings and internal reports, and drive our equity accounting processes. This position reports to the Senior Manager of External Reporting & Equity Accounting.

Requirements

BA/BS or equivalent experience in Finance/Accounting
CPA preferred. If not licensed, able to meet educational requirements to obtain CPA license upon hire in relevant jurisdiction
3+ years of relevant experience
Big 4 public accounting firm experience preferred
Overall understanding and experience in the application of US GAAP and SEC/financial reporting requirements
Proficiency in researching accounting literature
Strong analytical and problem resolution skills, including being able to research and simplify complex situations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Proactivity and passion for working cross-functionally with teams including equity administration, corporate legal, payroll, tax, treasury, investor relations, finance and corporate accounting
Ability to prioritize tasks to manage and meet deadlines
Strong work ethic and drive to work autonomously with minimal direct supervision
Intellectual curiosity and dedication to continuous improvement
Desire to thrive in a multifaceted and collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

Prepare high quality financial statement disclosures in SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, and Proxy statements, ensuring compliance with associated regulatory requirements
Prepare quarter-end management reports and insightful analyses of the Company's financial results to support internal and external reporting processes
Prepare other quarter-end financial schedules and calculations, including the weighted shares calculation, statement of stockholders’ equity, and statement of cash flows
Assist in the review of financial information in earnings documents and investor materials
Prepare quarter-end stock-based compensation entries in accordance with ASC 718, as well as associated valuations, flux analyses and forecasts
Act as a technical accounting resource for the company by researching accounting issues and memorializing conclusions in memos, particularly in equity-related areas including those arising through business combinations
Partner with the international accounting team on statutory financial statement disclosures, specifically as it relates to share-based payments, in accordance with local accounting requirements
Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders to ensure disclosures are complete and accurate
Assess the impact of new and proposed accounting standards to ensure compliance with SEC and GAAP requirements
Prepare and coordinate reporting timelines and schedule key meetings
Manage and periodically update accounting policies owned and maintained by the team
Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley requirements are met for impacted areas (e.g., disclosure controls)
Assist with ad hoc projects