Dir, Accounting

Adobe

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose
Salary
$191,000–$276,500 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k
This role $234k
$119k most similar roles pay here $293k

This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $135,500–$220,387 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $234k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Adobe

Adobe Inc. is a global software company known for creative and multimedia software products including Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and its cloud-based Creative Cloud and Document Cloud suites. Industry: Creative & Digital Experience Software

Adobe currently has 314 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $183,300–$265,350 across 314 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Dir, Accounting

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The Director of Revenue Accounting at Adobe is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing royalty expense and revenue accounting, reporting, and complex strategic deals. Reporting to the Head of Revenue Assurance & Accounting, this individual will lead a high-performing team of over 20 professionals, ensuring accurate financial reporting while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include managing end-to-end royalty processes, evaluating new agreements, resolving disputes, and driving process improvements using ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. The ideal candidate is an active CPA with deep expertise in ASC 606 and extensive experience in royalty accounting within media, technology, or software industries. They must possess strong business acumen, technical skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Skills

SAP Oracle Workday Excel SQL BI platforms ASC 606 U.S. GAAP ERP systems royalty management platforms data tools automation CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Oversee end-to-end royalty expense accounting, including accruals and reconciliations.
  • Lead complex strategic deal accounting, advising on financial structuring and implications.
  • Ensure accurate recording of royalty revenue in compliance with ASC 606 standards.
  • Mentor and develop a high-performing team of over 20 accounting professionals.
  • Champion process improvements and system enhancements for efficiency and scalability.

What we're looking for

  • Active CPA license required.
  • At least 5 years of senior leadership experience managing large accounting teams.
  • Expertise in ASC 606 and royalty accounting for complex environments.
  • Proven ability to manage and resolve nuanced accounting issues independently.
  • Strong business acumen with the capability to communicate technical accounting clearly.
  • Experience with ERP systems and royalty management platforms.
  • Strategic thinking and proactive identification of accounting implications.

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