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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 the role is listed at hybrid we are incredibly flexible and empower you to do the best work of your life wherever that looks like whether thats at your home in SF or at the office.
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 Compensation to lead and elevate our compensation accounting team of two through this next phase of growth. In this role youll oversee accounting for payroll equity and employee benefits and play a key role in the reimplementation of our HRM the rollout of our new global payroll provider and the implementation of a new equity compensation tool ensuring accounting requirements are captured and integrated across each initiative. As Canva continues expanding into new markets youll also support the setup of payroll accounting in new geographies helping to build globally scalable audit-ready processes.
This is an ideal opportunity for a strategic hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced high-growth environments and is excited by the opportunity to build from the ground up. Youll manage a high-performing team partner cross-functionally across Finance People and Systems teams and shape the future of compensation accounting through process transformation automation and AI.
What youll do
Lead and develop a high-performing Compensation Accounting team fostering a growth mindset ownership and a culture of continuous improvement.
Oversee the monthly close for payroll equity and employee benefits including journal entries reconciliations flux analysis and related financial reporting deliverables.
Set the strategy for automation and process improvements streamlining compensation accounting operations reducing close timelines and leveraging scalable tech-enabled solutions including AI.
Strengthen internal controls and support SOX compliance audit readiness and documentation across payroll equity and benefits accounting processes.
Act as a strategic thought partner across the business collaborating with FP&A Tax Payroll Total Rewards and Finance Systems to simplify and scale compensation-related processes.
What were looking for
Experience leading accounting teams including Manager level in both high-growth and public company environments; CPA (or equivalent) required.
Deep expertise in GAAP SOX compliance and internal controls related to payroll equity and employee benefits.
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 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:
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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 $190000 - $259000. 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 :
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Employment Type :
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