Senior Manager, Accounting

Adobe

Senior Accounting Manager leading Adobe’s worldwide AI, cloud, compensation, and lease accounting. Driving U.S.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeSan Jose • California, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $152,800 - $221,350 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical accounting under U.S. GAAP, with a strong focus on compensation, lease accounting, and process improvement through AI and automation. Proven ability to lead complex projects and mentor high-performing teams while effectively communicating with executive leadership.

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CPA LicenseTechnical Accounting Under U.S. GAAPExperience With ERP Systems (SAP S/4HANA)Proficiency In BlackLine, Tableau, And Power BIExperience In Compensation And Lease Accounting

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Hard Skills

Technical AccountingCompensation AccountingLease AccountingJournal EntriesBalance Sheet ReconciliationClose ProceduresFlux AnalysisProcess ImprovementAI-Enabled AutomationSales-Commission Capitalization

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInfluencing Executive LeadershipMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsSAP S/4HANABlackLineTableauPower BITririga

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA License

Industry Keywords

Cloud AccountingGenerative AIPublic AccountingMultinational CompaniesSaaS AccountingVendor-Spend Partnership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPFluxTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead accounting operations for cloud, generative AI, and technology service arrangements
Partner with Technical Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, and Cloud Engineering on accounting implications
Operationalize technical accounting conclusions into journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, close procedures, and controls
Own the close for worldwide compensation accounts, including payroll, bonuses, commissions, severance, fringe benefits, and other accruals
Oversee compensation balance sheet reconciliations across all entities and resolve payroll-to-GL discrepancies
Oversee complex compensation transactions, including sales-commission capitalization, performance bonuses, and fringe and facility allocation and forecasting
Lead compensation analytics and partner with HR, Payroll, and FP&A to improve forecast accuracy
Own lease accounting, including lease reviews, reconciliations, and journal entries using Tririga
Own flux analysis and executive reporting for compensation, cloud, and lease expenses
Drive process improvements and AI-enabled automation
Mentor and develop a high-performing accounting team
Partner strategically across Technical Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, Payroll, and FP&A
Support additional accounting areas and initiatives as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA license required
Experience in both public accounting firms and publicly traded multinational companies
Strong technical accounting foundation under U.S. GAAP
Knowledge of compensation, employee benefits, lease accounting, and commission capitalization
Ability to lead complex projects with minimal oversight
Ability to communicate clearly and influence executive leadership and diverse audiences
Experience using AI, automation, and analytics for process improvement
Experience with ERP systems required, preferably SAP S/4HANA
Proficiency in BlackLine, Tableau, and Power BI highly preferable
Experience with cloud, SaaS, or consumption-based cost accounting and vendor-spend partnership is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
Potential new hire equity award for eligible roles
Comprehensive benefits programs
Reasonable accommodations during the recruiting process