Senior Finance Systems Engineer - Revenue (Zuora)

Job Description

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What you’d be doing in this role

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.

About the IT Group & Team: 

The Information Technology (IT) Supergroup’s vision is to maximise the potential of every Canvanaut through world class technology & service. We realise our vision through our mission pillars to evolve business operations, accelerate productivity and future proof our foundations which serve as the basis for the IT strategies we execute upon.

As part of the Business Platforms Group that sits within the IT Supergroup, the Finance & Legal Systems team supports the evaluation, implementation, administration, and ongoing innovation of the technology stack across the Finance and Legal domains.

Our team is solving some of Canva’s biggest challenges by automating and improving the quality of our Finance and Legal processes to allow our employees to do their best work at a place they love. We strive to be integrated with the Finance strategy so we can realise our vision of being the best company in the world.

About the role: 

This highly critical role is ideal for a motivated individual who leverages fact-based analysis and creative thinking to solve problems. In this role, you will be expected to develop a deep understanding of Canva’s end-to-end revenue systems landscape, the role it plays in the wider finance and finance systems ecosystem, and owning revenue system governance and standards aligning with the broader IT Supergroup framework at Canva.

You will work closely with the Finance team as well as collaborate with others across Canva such as Revenue Platform Engineering, Finance Data Platform and Business Data Platform teams. You will also be a key point of contact with our third-party service providers (E.g. Zuora) to manage performance, system upgrades and adherence with our data privacy and best practice control requirements.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop deep understanding of the end-to-end B2B & B2C revenue system landscape and triage all major changes to any of these systems or related integrations
• Oversee the ongoing system and process improvement projects across various stakeholders including Revenue Platform Engineering, Finance Data Platform, Business Data Platform and the Finance Revenue Operations teams, as well as external vendors that Canva works with (E.g. Zuora)
• Stay up-to-date with any changes in the revenue system landscape and assist the Finance team in managing any impacts on the systems or the underlying business logic to financial reporting
• Assist the Finance team in implementing ongoing system monitoring controls (SOX & ITGC) and audits to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and adherence to established policies and procedures
• Perform investigations related to troubleshooting and technical root cause analysis in collaboration with various stakeholders to provide permanent solutions
• Continuously assess system performance and identify areas for improvement, implementing optimisation strategies to enhance efficiency and user experience
• Collating and maintaining all relevant documentation throughout the process as required by various teams from advisors, auditors and management

Required Experience:

• 5+ years experience in financial systems management (Zuora) supporting the revenue recognition domain; past experience in a public company or SOX environment is highly desirable
• Experience managing systems across the lifecycle of concept development, design, integration, test, maintenance and retirement of established revenue systems, preferably Zuora and/or equivalent systems (E.g. SAP, NetSuite, Salesforce)
• Experience in implementing revenue systems and integrations with third-party systems and tools, such as automation and data warehouses
• Experience providing revenue system administration and support, including troubleshooting technical issues and optimising system performance
• Proficiency in producing SQL scripts and use other data analytical software tools to investigate data and gather relevant information
• Solid knowledge of the revenue recognition process and applicable accounting standards such as IFRS 15/ ASC 606, along with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions is gr