Technical Accounting Manager
AdobeSan Jose$132k – $191kPosted 28 April 2026
Job Description
Do you want to see the
inner-workings
of a Fortune 500 company?
Do you have a desire to innovate and continuously identify areas for improvement?
Come join the Technical Accounting and External Reporting team at Adobe!
We are seeking a rockstar Technical Accounting Manager to research and
provide
technical accounting guidance across highly visible areas, including business combinations, software and AI content capitalization, segment reporting, equity investments, fixed assets, goodwill ,
new accounting standards, other significant transactions, and ad hoc project work. This person will also
participate
in preparing quarterly and annual external reporting documents and coordinate reporting timelines with management and external auditors. This role will report to the Director Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting, ESG Controller.
Responsibilities
Act as a technical accounting resource for the company by researching,
resolving
and documenting accounting issues that arise during the year;
Assess the impact of new and proposed accounting pronouncements and standards to ensure compliance with SEC and GAAP reporting requirements;
Partner cross-functionally with internal collaborators to ensure the
accurate
accounting for complex transactions and lead implementation of new accounting requirements;
Provide technical accounting
assistance
for ad hoc projects, including coordinating project meetings and follow-up;
Manage and periodically update the accounting policies owned and
maintained
by the team;
Coordinate the annual Goodwill Impairment analysis;
Support preparation
and review of relevant disclosures
10Q's, 10K's
and ,
8K's
Review quarter-end statement of cash flows along with other quarter end accounting memos and analys es is ;
Assist
with ad hoc projects.
What you need to succeed
BA/BS or equivalent experience in Finance/Accounting; Active CPA
required ;
6 years of meaningful experience including Big 4 public accounting firm experience (National Office or Technical Accounting Advisory a plus);
Overall understanding and experience in the application of US GAAP and SEC/financial reporting requirements;
Expert 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;
Proactive and passionate about working cross-functionally with teams including equity, payroll, tax, treasury,
finance
and corporate accounting;
Prioritize tasks to manage and meet critical deadlines;
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a desire to work autonomously with minimal direct supervision;
Approach work with an authentic intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous improvement;
Thrive in a multifaceted and collaborative team environment and mentor and coach junior staff;
SAP experience
a plus .
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.
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