Corporate Accounting Manager

3 Months ago • All levels • Finance • $134,000 PA - $172,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Canva seeks a Corporate Accounting Manager to scale and improve accounting operations. Responsibilities include managing key accounting processes, supporting financial close, driving efficiency through automation, ensuring accurate and timely reporting (GAAP and global standards compliance), strengthening internal controls and SOX compliance, partnering with cross-functional teams to simplify financial processes, providing insights for better decision-making, and supporting audits and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, is a problem-solver, and enjoys finding smarter ways to work. Experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance (ideally in a high-growth or public company) is essential.
Must have:
  • GAAP & global standards knowledge
  • SOX compliance & internal controls
  • Process optimization & automation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Accurate & timely financial reporting
Good to have:
  • NetSuite experience
  • Experience in a public company
Perks:
  • Equity packages
  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Inclusive parental leave
  • Vibe & Thrive allowance
  • Flexible leave options

Job Details

Company Description

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point.

Where and how you can work

Our flagship office is in Sydney, Australia, but we've made our way from down under, to a hub San Francisco, which is now home to our US operations.

Job Description

About the team

Corporate Accounting is all about running a fast, accurate, and efficient close process while keeping things compliant, scalable, and always improving. We’re building the finance foundations to support Canva’s growth and long-term success.

We focus on simplifying processes, leveraging automation, and using technology and AI to make accounting smarter and more efficient. As Canva grows, so does our financial complexity, and our team plays a key role in keeping our financials accurate, timely, and reliable.

Beyond the numbers, we partner with teams across Canva to simplify financial processes and provide insights that drive better decision-making.

 

About the role

We are looking for a Corporate Accounting Manager to help scale and improve our accounting operations. In this role, you’ll be hands-on in managing key accounting processes, supporting financial close, and driving efficiency through automation and continuous improvement.

You’ll own core accounting responsibilities, ensure accurate and timely reporting, and work cross-functionally to simplify financial processes. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and loves finding smarter ways to work.

 

What you’ll do 

  • Take ownership of key accounting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and global standards.
  • Strengthen internal controls and SOX compliance, ensuring financial accuracy and integrity.
  • Introduce automation, AI, and new technology to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
  • Drive process improvements to make financial operations faster, smoother, and more scalable
  • Partner with teams across Canva to simplify financial processes, provide insights that drive better decision-making and elevate financial understanding across the company.
  • Support audits and regulatory requirements, working closely with external auditors and internal teams.

Qualifications

What we're looking for


We’re after a strategic, hands-on accounting manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves building scalable financial processes. You’re a problem solver who embraces change, enjoys working cross-functionally, and is passionate about making complex things simple.

  • Experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance—ideally in a high-growth or public company.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal controls.
  • A problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys optimizing processes.
  • Excellent communication skills—you can simplify complex financial concepts for non-financial teams.
  • A passion for automation, technology, and improving workflows.
  • Experience working with ERP systems (bonus points for NetSuite!).

Additional Information

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 every 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
  • 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 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. The target salary range for this position is $134,000 - $172,000. 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.

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