Corporate Controller

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 timeconsuming and youre probably keen to find out whats on offer so well get straight to the point.

Where and how you can work

Our flagship office is in Sydney Australia but weve made our way from down under to a hub in San Francisco 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 youd be doing in this role

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Controller with a strong background in accounting financial and revenue reporting Internal controls payroll treasury management procurement and expense reimbursement. The ideal candidate will have a wealth of experience in accounting with a proven track record of success in both private and public companies. You will be a handson leader managing a team and overseeing the daytoday accounting operations of the company ensuring compliance financial transparency and accuracy in all aspects of our financial reporting. You and the rest of the finance leadership team will work with the CFO to ensure our team and support of Canva can scale and provide excellence.

At the moment the role is focused on:

• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Lead the preparation and oversight of all financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS. Ensure timely close processes and drive the preparation for and implementation of necessary processes for all technical and SEC reporting.
• Revenue Reporting: Oversee the revenue reporting team and support their analysis and accounting for all online and enterprise revenue. Drive continued scaling of internal revenue systems to support Canvas growth.
• SOX Compliance: Oversee the SOX team and support their mission to develop implement and drive SarbanesOxley compliance programs ensuring all relevant internal controls are in place documented tested and functioning effectively. Provide regular reports to the CFO and Audit Committee on the status of internal controls and any remediation efforts.
• Treasury & Cash Management: Oversee the treasury function including cash flow forecasting liquidity management and the establishment of appropriate banking relationships. Implement and maintain effective cash management and banking policies and systems to facilitate smooth financial operations.
• Payroll Management: Supervise and manage the global payroll function ensuring timely and accurate processing of employee compensation. Oversee payroll compliance including tax filings and reporting for all jurisdictions. 
• Sales Compensation: Partner closely with Sales Operations to build a sales compensation team within finance to support our enterprise sales organization.
• Procurement Management: Oversee the companys Global Spend team ensuring that purchasing activities are conducted in a costeffective efficient and compliant manner.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead mentor and continue to develop our highperforming team. Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement within the team. Build and implement efficient processes and systems to support company growth.

Youre probably a match if you have:

• An extensive experience in accounting or finance with a strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting.
• Significant experience with SarbanesOxley (SOX) compliance and internal audit practices.
• Experience working with both private and largescale public companies
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to build and manage highperforming teams.
• Strong understanding of treasury management payroll processing procurement AP and expense reimbursement and financial operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with and influence all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical problemsolving and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software ERP systems procurement systems and Excel.
• Exposure to international financial operations and multicurrency accounting.
• Experience in the tech or SaaS industry is preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field. CPA or equivalent certification preferred.

About the team

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

As we continue to grow we are looking for a talented and experienced Corporate Controller to join our finance team. This pivotal role will play a key part in building a solid financial foundation and driving processes and systems to support strategic growth.

Additional Information :

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 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 marketinformed 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 $283000 to $426000. 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 :

Fulltime