Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting-Compensation

Summary

Join Canva's Corporate Accounting team as a Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting – Compensation to lead a team of two and oversee accounting for payroll, equity, and employee benefits. You will play a key role in reimplementing the HRM system, rolling out a new global payroll provider, and implementing a new equity compensation tool. This role requires a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys building from the ground up. You will manage a high-performing team, partner with cross-functional teams, and shape the future of compensation accounting through process transformation and automation. The position offers the opportunity to support the setup of payroll accounting in new geographies, building globally scalable, audit-ready processes. Canva is a high-growth SaaS company with a flagship office in Sydney and US operations in San Francisco, but this role is fully remote from California.

Requirements

• Experience leading accounting teams, including Manager level, in both high-growth and public company environments; CPA (or equivalent) required
• Deep expertise in GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal controls related to payroll, equity, and employee benefits
• A track record of driving accounting transformation, with interest or experience in AI-enabled automation
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence and drive alignment across teams
• Proven ability to lead teams in dynamic, high-growth environments with focus and clarity
• A roll-up-your-sleeves mindset — energized by both strategic planning and hands-on execution

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Compensation Accounting team, fostering a growth mindset, ownership, and a culture of continuous improvement
• Oversee the monthly close for payroll, equity, and employee benefits — including journal entries, reconciliations, flux analysis, and related financial reporting deliverables
• Set the strategy for automation and process improvements, streamlining compensation accounting operations, reducing close timelines, and leveraging scalable, tech-enabled solutions — including AI
• Strengthen internal controls and support SOX compliance, audit readiness, and documentation across payroll, equity, and benefits accounting processes
• Act as a strategic thought partner across the business, collaborating with FP&A, Tax, Payroll, Total Rewards, and Finance Systems to simplify and scale compensation-related processes

Benefits

• 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