Adobe · 1 day ago
CAO Strategy and Operations Lead
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$99K/yr - $202K/yr
7+ years expAdobe is a company dedicated to changing the world through digital experiences. They are seeking a senior Strategy & Operations Lead to develop and enhance the operations of the global Corporate Accounting and Operations, focusing on guiding planning, leading culture changes, and ensuring organizational efficiency.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingEnterprise SoftwareGraphic DesignImage RecognitionPhoto EditingSaaSSoftwareUX DesignWeb Design
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CAO and her direct staff. Support decision-making by bringing clear insights, structure, and honest feedback
Lead strategic organizational build efforts by evaluating team structures, defining clear roles, and working with leadership to improve alignment and long‑term efficiency
Drive or ensure successful planning and execution of key initiatives across the CAO organization and beyond, turning long-term goals into actionable plans
Help strengthen team culture, collaboration, and inclusion across the organization. Build relationships within the Finance organization and key partner groups across Adobe
Lead all aspects of daily operations for the CAO organization. This includes definition, planning, and execution, including but not limited to annual budget planning, operational reviews, staff meetings, executive presentations, people-manager sessions, ad hoc meetings, and events. you will partner closely with key team members
Develop communications and event strategies and content, act as a communicator linking leadership with teams across CAO, Finance, and cross-functional partners
Identify operational gaps and work with partners to optimize, improve processes, and increase efficiency at scale
Track goals, metrics, and performance across teams. Surface risks early and bring forward practical solutions
Qualification
Required
7-10 years of experience in Finance, Strategy & Operations, PMO, or a related field
Strong experience leading complex, large-scale cross-functional projects and partnerships, often managing a range of internal and external collaborators
Clear and confident communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills with experience crafting and delivering communications at the executive level
Strong and creative problem-solver who brings new ideas and drives continuous improvement
A thoughtful, steady, and collaborative approach; able to work with a wide range of personalities
Adaptability in a fast-paced setting and ability to lead through ambiguity
Ability to work independently and integrate within a team
Comfortable in balancing multiple priorities with limited direction
Willingness to take on new tasks and support broader team needs as they arise
Preferred
Experience working in a professional services firm (consulting, advisory, or similar), with exposure to complex clients, structured problem-solving, and executive-level work
Benefits
Short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
Certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award
Company
Adobe
Adobe is a software company that provides its users with digital marketing and media solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
Apple
1986-08-20IPO
1984-10-01Series Unknown· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Shantanu Narayen
CEO
Dan Durn
Chief Financial Officer
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