Corporate Controller, Canva
$283-377k
+ Equity packages
Publishing and design platform
Be an early applicant
Publishing and design platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$283-377k
+ Equity packages
1001+ employees
Company mission
To empower businesses to design anything, and publish it anywhere.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- An extensive experience in accounting or finance, with a strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting
- Significant experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal audit practices
- Experience working with both private and large-scale public companies
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to build and manage high-performing 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, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Advanced proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, procurement systems, and Excel
- Exposure to international financial operations and multi-currency accounting
- Experience in the tech or SaaS industry is preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or equivalent certification preferred
What the job involves
- You will be a hands-on leader, managing a team and overseeing the day-to-day 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
- 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 Canva’s growth
- SOX Compliance: Oversee the SOX team and support their mission to develop, implement, and drive Sarbanes-Oxley 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 company’s Global Spend team, ensuring that purchasing activities are conducted in a cost-effective, efficient, and compliant manner
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and continue to develop our high-performing team. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team. Build and implement efficient processes and systems to support company growth
- 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 is key in providing accurate and timely financial information, supporting Canva’s 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
Application process
- Please note that interviews are conducted virtually
Our take
Launched in 2013, Canva is a free online visual communications and collaboration platform. It features a vast range of templates including presentations, websites, and social media graphics, plus a huge library of fonts, stock photography, illustrations, video footage, and audio clips.
With the aim to empower 100% of the world to communicate in ways that were once limited to the 1%, Canva was founded on the belief that people shouldn’t need to understand complex software to unlock their creativity. Simplicity is central to Canva’s offering, its straightforward drag-and-drop user interface avoiding complex tools that require training. This approach has been hugely popular and has been key in setting the company apart in the market, with 85% of the Fortune 500 now using the site.
More recently, Canva has broadened its offerings through a number of acquisitions and now offers a full visual communications platform, featuring stock content, innovative editing features, and data visualization. Zeetings, Pexels & Pixabay, Kaleido, Smartmockups and Flourish have all joined Canva, and the business is well set to continue leading and innovating in the space.
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Insights
56% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Employee endorsements
Flexible working
"There is plenty of flexibility when it comes to the exact time I can start and finish work on any given day as long as I deliver on my..."
Funding (last 2 of 12 rounds)
May 2024
$400m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Sep 2021
$200m
LATE VC
Total funding: $968.6m
Company benefits
- Flexible hours and a hybrid working model which values work-life balance and gives you the option to choose how you best work
- Equity options to be truly a part of the Canva journey Unique and flexible leave so you can recharge, give back, support others or focus on your own professional development
- Our very own Canva University, internal coaching and Employee Assistance Programs to help you be your best self
- An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for you to spend as you choose on personal education, wellbeing, home office and social connection. You know better than anyone how to Vibe & Thrive!
- Virtual and in-office clubs, events and celebrations for you to connect with your teammates
- Canva For Good program matching your not-for-profit donations, Force for Good leave (3 paid volunteering days) and a range of sustainability and ethical initiatives to get involved in
- Support for family and carers including a parental leave policy that prioritises inclusivity recognises the diverse representations of modern families
Company values
- Make complex things simple - You aim for the most simple, intuitive and effective solution to any problem.
- Set crazy big goals and make them happen - If you like to dream big, and take on challenges that both scare and excite you, you’ll love uniting with a team to achieve a common goal.
- Be a force for good - You want to make Canva and the world a better place through positive actions.
- Empower others - Learning to share your lego is key to the Canva experience. Change is constant, so we all need to be able to adapt, pass on our knowledge, and learn new skills.
- Pursue excellence - Leading by example and maintaining a high bar is how you can pursue excellence at Canva.
- Be a good human - Respect, kindness and open minds drive this value. We appreciate and accept everyone for who they are, as they are. This counts for you too!
Company HQ
Surry Hills, NSW
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Leadership
Cameron Adams
(CPO)Cameron studied at the University of Melbourne before working as a Developer and Designer for Eclipse and Google for a combined 5 years. They then founded Fluent.io in 2011, and Canva in July 2012.
Melanie Perkins
(CEO)Having studied at the University of Western Australia, Melanie first founded Fusion Books in 2007 and and co-founded Canva in 2012. Melanie is now CEO of Canva.
Cliff Obrecht
(COO)Having studied at the University of Western Australia, Cliff spent 5 years as Managing Director of Fusion Books. They left this role in 2013, having co-founded Canva with Melanie and Cameron the previous year.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Canva
Jennie Rogerson (Head of People)
- https://www.canva.com/newsroom/news/The-importance-of-diversity-at-Canva/
- https://www.canva.com/newsroom/news/cultural-appreciation-day-2023/
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- https://www.canva.com/newsroom/news/sydney-worldpride-partnership-2023/
- https://www.canva.com/newsroom/news/meet-the-makers-pride-edition/
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