Reporting and Compliance Lead

Job Description

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design Hey, g'day, mabuhay, kia ora, 你好, hallo, vítejte! 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. Where and how you can work While we’re open to remote work anywhere in Australia, there’s a preference for Sydney-based candidates as the immediate team is located here. Our flagship campus in Sydney offers amazing coffee and good vibes! We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. But you have choice in where and how you work; we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals. What you’d be doing in this role As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. This role is focused on: Overseeing compliance and audit requirements across all of Canva's legal entities. Liaise with local finance teams, auditors, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and audit readiness. Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Reviewing and evaluating technical assessments on accounting matters across a wide variety of IFRS and U.S. GAAP topics. Provide expert guidance on complex accounting issues, including leases, stock-based compensation, and mergers & acquisitions. Collaborating cross-functionally with teams such as FP&A, procurement, tax, and legal to provide accounting guidance on material contracts, business initiatives, and new transactions. Effectively managing accounting policy processes, tools, and materials that efficiently intake and progress accounting issues and queries raised by teams. Supporting our financial close process, ensuring the accurate and timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. Coordinating with internal teams and group external auditors to streamline audit timelines, ensuring the organization is audit-ready at all times. Assisting in the preparation of external reports and participating in the decision-making related to financial and non-financial disclosures. Owning the accounting and reporting for equity compensation plans, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and local accounting standards. Partner with People and Legal teams to monitor equity plan activity and implement best practices for tracking and reporting. Staying current on new and proposed accounting standards, evaluating their impact on our global and local financial statements. You're probably a match if You have demonstrated expertise and passion for accounting standards, and have experience applying accounting principles under multiple reporting frameworks (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP). You have experience with topics common in SaaS/tech industries, such as equity or global subsidiaries. You have a Business, Finance, or Accounting degree, and a CA/CPA or equivalent qualification. You are detail-oriented and excel at breaking down complex accounting topics to communicate with clarity to various stakeholders. You are solutions-focused, risk-aware, not risk-averse. You thrive as a collaborative team player, working towards collective team goals. About the team Step One of Canva’s simple two-step plan is to build one of the world’s most valuable companies. Our Reporting and Accounting Policy team plays a key role in this, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting which builds trust with investors and enables effective decision-making. We have team members located in Australia, the United States, and the Philippines demystifying accounting standards and making complex things simple for our stakeholders, and we thrive on turning challenges into strategic opportunities. We create a solid financial foundation that supports all of Canva’s continued growth and global expansion. 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 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 In-house crafted on-demand library of learning programs such as AI/ML School, Canva Product Skills, Internal Coaching, and much more. Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info. Other stuff to know 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. 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. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Work Authorisation: Australia (Preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Surry Hills NSW 2010 #J-18808-Ljbffr