Sr. Director, Revenue Accounting

Adobe•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Adobe is seeking a Senior Director to lead its Revenue Accounting team within the Corporate Accounting Office. Reporting to the Senior Director, Revenue Assurance and Reporting and Global Accounting & Reporting, this high-impact leadership role oversees global revenue accounting and operations, including revenue recognition for enterprise contracts, royalties, and professional services. The role leads revenue accounting and close processes, supports enterprise deal structuring, and oversees revenue-related M&A activities. The successful candidate will bring deep technical expertise in revenue recognition, operational leadership, and the ability to drive transformation across people, processes, and systems in a large-scale global technology company. The position serves as Adobe’s primary revenue accounting leader across the end-to-end global revenue recognition process. It works with teams across the company on financial systems, product launches, deal execution, controls, forecasting, reporting, and process automation. The role also develops a high-performing team and promotes operational excellence and strategic alignment. Adobe describes itself as a global company with more than 30,000 employees. Its mission is to empower everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools, and it emphasizes an inclusive culture where employees can make an impact. The posting states that Adobe is an equal opportunity employer and provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Its interview guidance prohibits AI or recording tools during live interviews unless explicitly invited or approved in advance as a reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
More than 12 years of experience in a leadership role, including tenure at a Big 4 firm.
Proven track record leading large teams in large multinational companies, preferably in the software or technology industry.
Deep expertise in revenue accounting guidance, including complex multiple-element arrangements involving hybrid, on-premises, and cloud-hosted offerings.
Ability to translate deep technical knowledge into actionable insights.
Background in revenue assurance, accounting, royalty management, professional services operations, data management, and revenue systems implementation.
Strong knowledge of go-to-market processes, including sales cycles, and proven experience leading large global cross-functional transformation initiatives.
Strong business partnership skills and a pragmatic approach to complicated business issues.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate in diverse teams.
Comfort working in a dynamic setting and adjusting to shifting demands.
Strong leadership and people management skills, including experience building and developing high-performing teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the software or technology industry.

Responsibilities

Serve as the company’s primary revenue accounting leader across the end-to-end global revenue recognition process.
Contribute to the design of financial systems that support correct revenue treatment and product launches.
Own relevant SOX risks and controls and partner with internal and external auditors to support timely quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Partner with go-to-market teams to launch new products and services, ensuring contractual terms and system configurations support accurate revenue recognition.
Collaborate cross-functionally on operational excellence and deal execution, including deal construction, contract review, and royalty reporting.
Support accurate forecasting and reporting through strong modeling and controls.
Use data, technology, and AI to streamline and automate revenue processes.
Lead revenue-related financial close processes, reconciliations, flux analysis, internal controls, compliance, and associated operational activities.
Develop a high-performing team by driving leadership growth, operational excellence, and strategic alignment across the organization.
Structure enterprise deals and oversee revenue-related M&A activities.