Assistant Controller, Canva
$263-397k
Plus equity
Publishing and design platform
Open for applications
Publishing and design platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$263-397k
Plus equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To empower businesses to design anything, and publish it anywhere.
Role
Who you are
- Extensive experience in Accounting, ideally as an Assistant Controller / Controller in a mid to large-cap US public tech company, enterprise SaaS experience a big plus
- Proven success in accelerating quarter-end close timelines and evolving processes to meet best-in-class company requirements and a robust control environment
- Exposure to global accounting operations and activities, finance ERPs such as Netsuite, and other associated finance systems
- A collaborative leadership style, strong coaching and mentorship skills, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement at all levels
- Experience leading large global teams through change. Ability to roll up sleeves, not phased about getting into the details with teams where needed
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with and influence stakeholders, including senior and external
- Pre and post-IPO experience is a strong plus, with a focus on uplifting processes and building net new activities, automation, and process improvement
- Experience with developing and maintaining a robust control environment, in particular in line with the Sarbanes-Oxley framework
- Strong understanding of US GAAP, with ASC 606 and IFRS experience preferred
- Exposure to technical accounting, and SEC reporting to be able to partner closely with our Reporting and Accounting Policy team
What the job involves
- As Assistant Controller, you will be the owner of our core accounting activities and will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of historical financials
- This role will be integral to achieving a best-in-class future state quarterly close process, uplifting the accuracy and quality of our historical financials, supporting robust financial analysis, and a strong controls framework
- As a key member of the Accounting leadership team, you will lead global teams across Revenue Accounting, Corporate Accounting (Including Regional), and Payroll
- Being the key owner of Canva’s historical financials ensuring their accuracy and completeness, overseeing core accounting and operational activities, month/quarter end close processes, general ledger controllership, variance & flux analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and other relevant responsibilities
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Leading a team of 50+ Canvanauts across Revenue Accounting, Payroll, and Corporate Accounting (including Regional Accounting)
- Drive the strategy and journey of change within these teams, influencing the structure and processes to be best in class for a maturing Finance function
- Partnering with the Reporting and Policy team on technical accounting issues and ensuring timely financial reporting
- Create and implement plans to enhance and reduce the timeline of the quarterly close process, building net new future state processes and reporting
- Champion automation and efficiency across the Accounting team to scale with Canva’s growth, bringing a fresh perspective on what best-in-class looks like
- Continuing to evaluate, develop, implement, and maintain a system of robust internal control policies and procedures across the Accounting organization as well as its upstream dependencies
- Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, and other Accounting Leads to ensure seamless collaboration on close activities and financial reporting
- Coordinating with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and achieve all Accounting, Finance, and Company-level goals
- Support external audit teams to ensure timely completion, understand where improvements can be made, and incorporate these into an overall process improvement strategy
Application process
- 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
- 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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Flexible working
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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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