Director, Tax

The challengeAdobe is seeking an experienced and strategically minded Director of Tax who brings not only deep technical expertise but also a spirit of curiosity and a drive to continuously elevate the tax function. As a leader in the Global Tax group, directly reporting to the VP of Global Tax, the Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the US income tax function, including income tax accounting and domestic compliance and controversy. This role will partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Legal, and executive leadership to support the business, manage risk and opportunities, and drive tax strategy aligned with corporate objectives. As tax laws, business, and the operating environment evolves, we need a Director that is eager to learn, adapt, and expand their impact across the organization.What you'll doEnsure completeness and accuracy of tax compliance and reporting for U.S. federal, state, local, GAAP, and SEC requirements by maintaining current knowledge of laws, regulations, accounting, and reporting standards, while advising management on essential considerations and needed actionsDirect all aspects of the quarterly and year-end tax provisions and disclosuresOversee all aspects of domestic compliance and related audits including federal, state, and local income tax returns and other filingsMonitor the tax landscape, research and interpret, and assist with the ongoing analysis and documentation of tax positions and internal controls to identify and address potential tax risks and opportunitiesAnalyze business and financial forecasts to provide insights into future effective tax rates and cash taxesIdentify, recommend, and implement opportunities to optimize Adobe's tax profile and improve efficiencyPartner with management to establish and implement Adobe's short and long-term tax strategiesProvide support for mergers and acquisitions, proposed and contemplated transactions, and ad hoc projectsImprove tax function by identifying and implementing leading methodologies and toolsServe as a trusted advisor, effectively communicate, and partner across the organization, including executive leadership, to stay current with business developments and identify, assess, and strategically advise with related insights and implicationsActively lead, mentor, and develop a team of skilled tax professionalsWhat you need to succeed15+ years of progressive corporate tax experience with strong knowledge of accounting for income taxes, corporate income tax compliance (federal, state, and local), internal controls, U.S. GAAP, and SEC reporting requirements.Demonstrated ability to understand, address, and decisively drive solutions to complex domestic and cross-border tax mattersAbility to adapt in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment with demanding deadlines, and influence the actions of others with logic and reasonDemonstrated track record of leading, motivating, developing, and assessing a team of robust tax managers and individual contributors.Able to convey and collaborate with non-tax professionals, challenge the status quo respectfully, and act as a catalyst within the organization.Manage relationships with external advisors, consultants, and auditors.Experience with public, multinational company in the technology industry preferred.CPA and or Masters in Taxation preferredAbout AdobeAdobe 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 togetherAt 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.Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process 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 +1 408-536-3015.AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI - and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it's restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.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 $170,100 -- $317,900 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 $219,500 - $317,900At 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.