Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting-Compensation

Summary

Join Canva's Corporate Accounting team as a Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting – Compensation and lead a team of two through a period of significant growth. Oversee accounting for payroll, equity, and employee benefits, playing a key role in reimplementing the HRM system, rolling out a new global payroll provider, and implementing a new equity compensation tool. Support the setup of payroll accounting in new geographies, building globally scalable, audit-ready processes. 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 cross-functionally, and shape the future of compensation accounting through process transformation and automation. The position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on a rapidly growing company.

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