Senior Analyst, External Reporting and Equity Accounting

Position Summary

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.

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); and
• Assist with ad hoc projects.

What you need to succeed

• 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.

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.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.

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Expected Pay Range

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $93,800 - $156,100 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

In California, the pay range for this position is $107,800 - $156,100

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices

California

Fair Chance Ordinances

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado

Application Window Notice

If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.