<h3>Company Description</h3>  <h3>Job Description</h3>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 workOur 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 this role is fully remote from Washington.About the TeamAt Canva, our Corporate Accounting team is building the financial foundation for one of the world’s 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.We’re not just closing the books — we’re 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 RoleWe’re looking for a Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting to lead and elevate our general ledger team of 5 through this next phase of growth. In this role, youll set the direction for GL operations, lead a high-performing team, and architect the processes and systems that support scale, speed, and accuracy. You’ll be responsible for driving operational excellence across the monthly close, strengthening controls, and simplifying workflows.This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on leader who combines strategic thinking with operational execution, and thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments, and is excited about transforming accounting through automation, process improvement, and AI.What you’ll do <ul><li>Lead and develop a high-performing General Ledger Accounting team, fostering a growth mindset, ownership, and a culture of continuous improvement.</li><li>Oversee the monthly close for the general ledger, including journal entries, reconciliations, flux analysis, and related financial reporting deliverables.</li><li>Set the strategy for automation and process improvements, streamlining GL operations, reducing close timelines, and leveraging scalable, tech-enabled solutions — including AI.</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and support SOX compliance, audit readiness, and documentation across all key processes.</li><li>Act as a strategic thought partner across the business, collaborating with FP&amp;A, Tax, Finance Systems, and operational teams to simplify and scale financial processes.</li></ul>What were looking for<ul><li>Experience leading Manager-level accounting teams in both high-growth and public company environments. CPA (or equivalent) required.</li><li>Deep expertise in GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal controls.</li><li>A track record of driving accounting transformation, with interest or experience in AI-enabled automation.</li><li>Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence and drive alignment across teams.</li><li>Proven ability to lead teams in dynamic, high-growth environments with focus and clarity.</li><li>A roll-up-your-sleeves mindset — youre energized by both strategic planning and hands-on execution.</li></ul>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:<ul><li>Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too</li><li>Health benefits plans to support you and your wellbeing</li><li>401(k) retirement plan with company contribution</li><li>Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents &amp; carers</li><li>An annual Vibe &amp; Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup &amp; more</li><li>Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally</li></ul>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 base salary range for this position is $169,000 - $237,000. When calculating offers, we make salary decisions based on market data and candidates skills and experience.Other stuff to knowWe make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, merit and business needs, in compliance with applicable local laws. 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! When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.#LI-Remote<h3>Qualifications</h3><h3>Additional Information</h3>

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Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting - GL

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