Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Lead

Job Description

Company Description Join the team redefining how the world experiences design Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point. Job Description About the team Canva’s accounting team has growing teams in the United States, Australia, Philippines, and EMEA. As Canva's business grows, we are exposed to a broader range of external stakeholders, regulators, and reporting requirements. The Accounting team is responsible for the close process and brings clarity to the chaos that comes with a company experiencing hypergrowth. We work to build trust and reliability in all our financial information, making sure all our accounting positions are understandable both within the company and by our external stakeholders and regulators. About the role Playing a crucial role in building the next stage of our reporting and technical accounting capabilities to ensure Canva's financial statements are timely, accurate, and consistent. You will apply our technical knowledge of US GAAP to support the decision-making of our business partners and translate our financial results for management and investors to better understand our overall financial picture. What you’ll do You will develop and execute the financial reporting operations strategy by implementing repeatable and robust processes to prepare US GAAP and IFRS-compliant financial statements. You will partner closely with FP&A and accounting to design and implement effective cost and department allocation methodologies that support our financial reporting needs and strategic decision-making. You will determine and manage timelines for financial statement preparation and work collaboratively with various business partners and auditors to ensure such timelines are met. You will ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the company's financial statements in accordance with accounting standards through the implementation of robust controls. You will support accounting, FP&A, and investor relations with quarterly internal and external reporting needs. You will perform technical accounting research and prepare/review technical memorandums that document issues and conclusions in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner. You will support the implementation of new accounting standards and practices and ensure compliance with industry regulations. You will provide research or training to business and accounting positions regarding complex accounting issues. Qualifications What we're looking for You have experience with building financial statements and financial reporting processes. You have people and stakeholder management experience. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills. You have experience with equity accounting and Shareworks. You demonstrate the ability to work with large data sets and a large number of team members. You have exceptional organizational skills to balance deadlines with available resources. You pay meticulous attention to detail. You come with a solid understanding of US GAAP reporting requirements and IFRS reporting experience is a plus. You are able to work independently and prioritize critical tasks. You have experience with reporting tools such as Workiva. You’re enthusiastic about building great teams and solutions. Additional Information What's in it for you? Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll 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. Here's a taste of what's on offer: 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 support you personally At Canva we value fairness, and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation whilst ensuring internal equity within the team in each region. The target salary range for this position is $207,000 - $273,000. Other stuff to know 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! Please note that interviews are conducted virtually. #J-18808-Ljbffr