Head of Corporate Accounting

2 Months ago • All levels • Finance • $208,000 PA - $276,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Head of Corporate Accounting at Canva will lead and mentor a high-performing team, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. Responsibilities include overseeing monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements (GAAP compliance), developing and maintaining internal controls, mitigating financial risks, driving cross-functional collaboration, and streamlining financial processes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a rapidly growing public company, strong leadership skills, expertise in SOX compliance, and proficiency in financial software. This role requires driving change management, improving processes, and enhancing the scalability of financial operations within a global organization.
Must have:
  • Lead corporate accounting function in a scaled public company
  • Strong leadership & team management skills
  • Exceptional communication & stakeholder management
  • SOX-compliant policies, processes, and controls expertise
  • Proficiency in financial software & systems
Perks:
  • Equity packages
  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Inclusive parental leave
  • Vibe & Thrive allowance
  • Flexible leave options

Job Details

Job Description

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design

Hey, g'day, mabuhay, kia ora, 你好, hallo, vítejte!

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 our hubs in San Francisco and Austin, which is now home to our US operations. We offer flexibility in how and where you work. We trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.

What you’d be doing in this role

We are looking for a leader in Corporate Accounting  - someone who seeks to understand and redefine rather than follow the crowd. As the Head of Corporate Accounting, you will take charge of our Corporate Accounting function, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of our financial reporting timelines. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the monthly and quarterly close processes, and for the change management and policies that safeguard our general ledger and financial reporting structures. Your expertise and leadership will play a pivotal role in evolving Canva's capabilities in this space while ensuring that our processes and policies support the scale and complexity of a rapidly-expanding company.

At the moment, the role is focused on:

  • Overseeing the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other relevant standards.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing corporate accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
  • The development and ongoing maintenance of effective internal controls to safeguard our accounting close processes and enhance the reliability of financial information.
  • Assess and mitigate financial risks, providing recommendations for improvements and optimization.
  • Drive collaboration across departments to enhance cross-functional understanding of financial processes and outcomes.
  • Streamline and optimize financial processes, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Identify opportunities for system enhancements and lead implementation efforts to ensure the scalability of financial operations.

You’re probably a match if you have:

  • Demonstrated success in leading a Corporate Accounting function through rapid growth in a scaled public company environment, with a proven ability to develop and execute effective strategies.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills with a proven track record of building high-performing teams and continuously supporting their growth and development.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business process transformation and change management.
  • Extensive experience in establishing and standardizing policies, processes, procedures, and controls that are SOX-compliant.
  • Proficiency in financial software and systems; experience with ERP systems is a plus

About the team

At Canva, our Finance team plays a pivotal role in driving Canva's success by ensuring our financial systems, processes, and reporting are efficient and effective. As we continue our rapid growth, the accounting group will be key in providing accurate and timely financial information, supporting Canva’s mission to empower the world to design.

Our team is dedicated to scaling with Canva, driving automation, and improving processes to allow for sustainable growth while staying aligned with our company goals and operating as a mature and best-in-class function.

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 plan 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 support 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 learned in the hiring process. The salary range for this position is $208,000 to $276,000. 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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