Corporate Accounting Manager

Job Description

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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Where and how you can work

Our flagship Sydney campus is uniquely Canva - an extension of our Surry Hills neighbourhood. It’s a thoughtfully designed space with plenty of room to collaborate, focus, and connect.

This role is based in Sydney, and we’re looking for someone who calls it home. Our hybrid way of working gives you the flexibility to work remotely, and to come together on campus for meaningful in-person collaboration and connection when it matters most. We trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.

We are currently looking for a Corporate Accounting Manager to join our team.

We are looking for someone who thrives under constant change and is continuously looking for process improvements. Areas you would cover could include cash, intercompany, leases, accruals, and acquisition integrations. In this role, you’ll be a mix of reviewer and preparer depending on the level of complexity.

Additionally, in this role you’ll be expected to represent the corporate accounting team during AU hours by working closely with the broader accounting teams, tax team, and key business partners to support the close process, troubleshoot issues, and ensure accounting outcomes are accurate and reliable. As needed, you may also support adjacent initiatives such as systems enhancements, process documentation, and other accounting projects that strengthen close operations.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening Canva's month-end close capabilities while building a high-performing team that can support the scale and complexity of a rapidly expanding company.

At the moment, this role is focused on:

• Leading, coaching, and developing local corporate accountants, including performance management, career development, and building team capabilities.
• Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders as needed to resolve month-end close issues, clarify accounting treatment, and support operational continuity.
• Managing the integration of accounting processes and systems for acquired entities, ensuring seamless consolidation.
• As needed - completing other general month-end close activities, including journals, reconciliations, flux analysis, and other close support as needed.
• Maintaining effective internal controls and clear documentation to support accurate and timely close deliverables.
• Identifying process improvements that strengthen close efficiency, accounting accuracy, and overall team effectiveness.
• Supporting broader accounting projects and system enhancements that improve scalability and consistency across the close process.

You're probably a match if

You are a strategic Corporate Accounting Manager with strong technical expertise, operational skills, and a proven record of successfully developing and scaling accounting processes.

• Proven experience managing and developing high-performing accounting teams with strong coaching and mentorship skills.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with FP&A, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• You are a strong team player with a proven track record of thriving on high-performing teams and continuously supporting a culture of growth and development through knowledge sharing and finding innovative solutions to complex problems.
• You thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, you are able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and effectively navigate competing priorities.
• You play a key role as a subject matter expert to support effective collaboration with cross functional teams and help drive business process transformation and change management.
• You have extensive experience in establishing and standardizing policies, processes, procedures and controls that are SOX compliant.
• Proficiency with Netsuite or other Enterprise ERP and adjacent tools
• Nice to have - experience with Floqast, AI tools, Canva, and working on a accounting global team

About the Team

As Canva continues to rapidly grow, we are exposed to a broader range of external stakeholders, regulators, and reporting requirements. Joining a global team, the Corporate Accounting team is responsible for managing the close process, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of financial information for all our stakeholders.

What’s in it for you

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll 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 success in and outside of work.

Here's a taste of what's on offer:

• Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
• 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 lifeatcanva.com 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. 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 don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above - we still want to hear from you!

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.