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Overview

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Note: This role is based in the United States and does not currently offer relocation.

What Youll Do

• Design, document, and administer scalable sales compensation frameworks that align with Canvas strategic goals.
• Own the end-to-end commission process, including calculations, validation, reporting, and dispute management.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, and RevOps on plan design, modeling scenarios, and forecasting compensation costs.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and automate processes, introducing scalable, tech-enabled solutions.
• Maintain strong governance over compensation plans ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Act as a trusted partner to Sales leadership, providing insights into plan performance and recommendations for improvements.

What Were Looking For

• Experience in sales compensation, incentive design, or sales operations within high-growth SaaS or enterprise environments.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills, with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and familiarity with comp tools (e.g., CaptivateIQ, Spiff, Xactly).
• Proven track record of building or scaling commission frameworks that balance motivation with financial discipline.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills able to explain complex plan mechanics simply and clearly.
• A roll-up-your-sleeves mindset equally energized by strategic plan design and the hands-on detail of ensuring accurate payouts.
• Bonus: experience with SOX, compliance, or IPO readiness in a Finance or Revenue Accounting setting.

Whats In It For You

At Canva we value fairness and strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation while ensuring internal equity within the team in each region. The target salary range for this position is $182,000-$278,000. When calculating offers, salaries are based on market data and candidates skills and experience.

• Equity packages we want our success to be yours too
• Health benefits plans to support 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 wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
• Flexible leave options to recharge and support you personally

Other Stuff To Know

We make hiring decisions based on experience, skills, merit and business needs, in compliance with applicable local laws. We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds and welcome your application even if your skills dont exactly match the listed requirements. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually. Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.