Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting - GL
Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting - GL
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Job Description
Canva is a high-growth SaaS company valued at $32B and in an exciting phase of growth: weve surpassed 220 million monthly active users globally and are continuing to grow rapidly across Enterprise and international markets.
Where and how you can work
Our flagship office is in Sydney Australia but weve made our way from down under to a hub San Francisco which is now home to our US operations although this role is fully remote from California.
About the Team
At Canva our Corporate Accounting team is building the financial foundation for one of the worlds fastest-growing SaaS companies. As we continue to scale globally this team plays a critical role in delivering accurate timely and reliable financials to support decision-making and ensure operational excellence.
Were not just closing the books were transforming the way accounting works at Canva. We leverage automation technology and AI to simplify processes drive efficiency and create scalable systems that support long-term growth. As Canva continues to expand in scale and complexity our team is at the center of that journey.
About the Role
Were looking for a Senior Manager Corporate Accounting to lead and elevate our general ledger team of 5 through this next phase of growth. In this role youll set the direction for GL operations lead a high-performing team and architect the processes and systems that support scale speed and accuracy. Youll be responsible for driving operational excellence across the monthly close strengthening controls and simplifying workflows.
This role is ideal for a strategic hands-on leader who combines strategic thinking with operational execution and thrives in fast-paced high-growth environments and is excited about transforming accounting through automation process improvement and AI.
What youll do
Lead and develop a high-performing General Ledger Accounting team fostering a growth mindset ownership and a culture of continuous improvement.
Oversee the monthly close for the general ledger including journal entries reconciliations flux analysis and related financial reporting deliverables.
Set the strategy for automation and process improvements streamlining GL operations reducing close timelines and leveraging scalable tech-enabled solutions including AI.
Strengthen internal controls and support SOX compliance audit readiness and documentation across all key processes.
Act as a strategic thought partner across the business collaborating with FP&A Tax Finance Systems and operational teams to simplify and scale financial processes.
What were looking for
Experience leading Manager-level accounting teams in both high-growth and public company environments. CPA (or equivalent) required.
Deep expertise in GAAP SOX compliance and internal controls.
A track record of driving accounting transformation with interest or experience in AI-enabled automation.
Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive alignment across teams.
Proven ability to lead teams in dynamic high-growth environments with focus and clarity.
A roll-up-your-sleeves mindset youre energized by both strategic planning and hands-on execution.
Whats in it for you
Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but youll experience lots of moments of magic connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.
Heres a taste of whats on offer:
- Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
- Health benefits plans to support you and your wellbeing
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
- Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
- An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing social connection office setup & more
- Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good take time to recharge and supports you personally
Check out for more info.
At Canva we value fairness and we strive to provide competitive market-informed compensation whilst ensuring internal equity within the team in each region. We make hiring decisions based on your skills experience and our overall assessment of what we observed and learnt in the hiring process. The target base salary range for this position is $169000 - $237000. When calculating offers we make salary decisions based on market data and candidates skills and experience.
Other stuff to know
We make hiring decisions based on your experience skills and passion as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you!
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Remote
