Our CompanyChanging the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! The Opportunity Are you an experienced finance and accounting leader who has led high-performing teams at a large corporation in tech and software? Are you a leader who is always looking around corners, preparing for the future, and looking for a better way to do things? We’re looking for you to join Adobe as our Vice President, Corporate Controller. The Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) organization is a multi-disciplinary team encompassing accounting & reporting, tax, compensation, strategic sourcing and shared services, third-party risk management, pricing and revenue operations, deal desk, business process optimization, business technology solutions and transformation & strategy. Demonstrating their deep expertise, the CAO organization ensures Adobe's financial health, accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. They drive innovation by applying technology and automation to scale and optimize finance processes!In the VP Corporate Controller role, reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer, you’ll lead a team that consists of Global Accounting and Reporting, Consolidations, Global Payroll, Equity and Commissions. In addition, you will build strong partnerships across the CAO leadership team, Finance, and leadership across all of Adobe to achieve your goals. What you’ll doWe are looking for this new leader to excel in the following areas!Strategic Finance Leadership and Business Partnership – The incumbent will set a clear and bold strategic vision that pushes efficiency and productivity internally for our customers and businesses. The goal is to focus on product innovation, our external customers, and markets. You will build strong partnerships across the business, in order to understand their challenges and how your vision can be beneficial for all.Technical Accounting – This new executive will set the foundation of our financial integrity. They will provide financial insights and clear picture of the company’s financial health, and by both maintaining compliance and staying ahead of accounting standards and regulations. Compensation Operations – In such a major expense category, the incumbent will ensure the operational, financial, and administrative accuracy that underpins and drives much of the seamless employee experience at Adobe.People Leadership and Collaboration – The new leader will manage a team of high-performing leaders who are subject matter experts. They will continue to challenge and develop the team as leaders at Adobe, who can maintain a comprehensive perspective and build their cross-functional partnerships beyond their areas of expertise. They will hold the bar high for talent across the org, and ensure their organizations are structured for efficiency and scale.Operational Excellence and Financial Controls – There is always room for improvement and innovation. This leader will be relentless in finding ways to optimize financial processes, improve accuracy, implement strong controls, streamline reporting, enhance efficiency, and continuously improve to support business performance.What you'll need to succeed15+ years in Accounting or Finance, most of which in a complex, global organization 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in developing leaders and teamsCPA requiredDemonstrated success in driving operational efficiency and scalable growth by harnessing emerging technologies—particularly AI—to implement automation strategies that deliver enterprise-wide transformation.Creative solution led approach with the ability to assess complex situations that require you to consider multiple perspectives, such as financial, operational, and strategic angles.Outstanding executive presence and communication skillsDeep understanding of tech/software industryAbility to quickly build strong rapport with leaders and influence collaboratorsGenuine intellectual curiosity, analytical capability and a pragmatic approach to business Track record of an informed and thoughtful point-of-view, decisiveness, bias towards solution, action, and velocity Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action 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 applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.Adobe values a free and open marketplace for all employees and has policies in place to ensure that we do not enter into illegal agreements with other companies to not recruit or hire each other’s employees.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 $204,700 -- $394,300 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.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 OrdinancesAdobe 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 NoticeIf 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 NoticeIt 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.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 applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.
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