Senior Manager, Technical Revenue Accounting - Enterprise Sales

Location: Team Finance

Team: Country Los Angeles / United States

About the Role

Join Canva's Finance team in Los Angeles as Senior Manager, Technical Revenue Accounting - Enterprise Sales, and help power the visual communication revolution. At Canva, we're redefining design for everyone, from creators to global enterprises, and our Revenue Accounting team ensures our explosive growth is backed by flawless financial operations. Reporting to Finance Leadership, you'll collaborate across US, Australia, and Philippines teams to deliver a seamless quote-to-cash process that fuels innovation and customer delight. This hybrid role (US-based, no relocation) is perfect for a technical accounting leader passionate about solving complex challenges in a creative, collaborative culture. In this role, you'll provide expert guidance on revenue recognition for Canva's evolving enterprise offerings under ASC 606, review complex sales contracts, and partner with Sales, Deal Desk, RevOps, and FP&A to streamline processes amid rapid scaling. Manage month-end closes with precision, drive automation for efficiency, establish SOX-compliant controls, and deliver actionable insights through data analysis. Your leadership will inspire a high-performing team, ensuring we navigate accounting complexities while supporting Canva's mission to empower the world to design. You'll thrive if you bring deep ASC 606 expertise, proven experience with multi-element contracts, and a knack for proactive problem-solving in dynamic environments. With strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit, you'll rally teams toward 'crazy big goals' in Canva's fun, inclusive culture. Enjoy competitive pay ($177K-$248K), equity, health benefits, 401(k), parental leave, Vibe & Thrive allowance, and flexible options that celebrate your whole self. Even if you don't match every qualification, we want to hear from you—check lifeatcanva.com to see why creators love it here.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical revenue accounting guidance for Canva's growing enterprise customer base and complex product offerings
• Review enterprise sales contracts to ensure appropriate revenue recognition under ASC 606
• Collaborate with Sales, Deal Desk, Revenue Operations, and FP&A teams to maintain accurate B2B revenue recognition
• Manage month-end close for enterprise sales, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries per US GAAP
• Identify and implement process optimizations and automation in the quote-to-cash process
• Work with SOX lead and Accounting team to document processes and establish key controls
• Compile and analyze quote-to-cash data, delivering regular reports and insights to management
• Support contract reviews, revenue recognition analysis, and policy development
• Foster cross-functional partnerships to deliver frictionless quote-to-cash experiences
• Drive scalable solutions that support Canva's rapid growth and innovative product expansions
• Mentor team members to achieve high-performance goals in a collaborative environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Deep technical knowledge of revenue recognition based on ASC 606 (US GAAP)
• Proven experience in evaluating multi-element contracts and assessing new product offerings
• Experience conducting technical accounting research and developing accounting policies
• 5+ years in revenue accounting, with at least 2 years in a senior or managerial role focused on enterprise sales
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX compliance requirements
• Experience managing month-end close processes for complex revenue streams
• Ability to collaborate across global teams in the US, Australia, and Philippines

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification
• Experience in SaaS or technology companies with enterprise sales models
• Background in process automation and optimization within quote-to-cash cycles
• Familiarity with sales contracts in design/tech platforms like Canva
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce)
• Prior leadership of revenue accounting teams

Required Skills

• ASC 606 revenue recognition expertise
• US GAAP and SOX compliance knowledge
• Multi-element contract evaluation
• Technical accounting research and policy development
• Month-end close management
• Process optimization and automation
• Data analysis and reporting
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Analytical problem-solving
• Leadership and team motivation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Thriving in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Creative thinking for scalable solutions
• Stakeholder management with sales and finance leaders
• ERP and financial systems proficiency

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $177,000-$248,000 based on experience and market data
• Equity packages to share in Canva's success
• Comprehensive health benefits plans for wellbeing
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Inclusive parental leave policy supporting all parents and carers
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and office setup
• Flexible leave options to recharge and pursue personal passions
• Hybrid work model in vibrant Los Angeles office
• Delightful perks fostering creativity, connectivity, and fun at Canva

Canva is an equal opportunity employer.