Xero
Denver, CO

Finance Director - Xero Americas

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Our purpose

Small business makes the world go round – it's the heart of the global economy. At Xero we want millions of small businesses to thrive through beautiful software, advice and connections. We aim to make being a small business more efficient and profitable, and more enjoyable too. 

How you'll make an impact

This role reports to the Global Head of Financial Planning and Analysis and is the primary finance partner to the President of Xero's operations in the Americas.

The individual will manage a team responsible for financial management, analytics, governance and controls.

Responsibilities include financial analysis and modeling, creating financial plans and budgets, and analyzing, interpreting, and communicating financial information across Xero. 
Key characteristics of an ideal candidate: well-rounded, delivers results in high growth environments, high emotional quotient, strong business acumen, effective communicator.

Success looks like

  • Support the organization in achieving board-issued performance targets
  • Manage the annual planning and reporting cycle for the organization
  • Support the business in identifying, implementing and tracking strategic objectives
  • Ensure the organization's compliance requirements are met

What you'll do

  • Partner with the executive leadership team for the Americas organization to conduct financial analysis and develop strategic insights that drive business decisions. Ensure business unit financial and operating decisions are based on accurate financial data and apply financial expertise to inform overall strategy and business direction.
  • Own and drive the annual budgeting process and monthly close and forecast process for the Americas organization. Own and manage the financials of each business unit with high predictability, considering all operational aspects and their impacts on company financials.
  • Partner with cross functional teams beyond go-to-market teams to provide financial and business leadership to support business and product management decisions. In addition to the go-to-market teams, build key partnerships with product, customer experience, and strategy to ensure all dependencies are considered.
  • Develop robust models to streamline decision-making. Ensure financial objectives such as revenue, margins, growth, efficiency, productivity, lifetime value etc. are appropriately analyzed and understood by business partners.
  • Provide recommendations for business decisions based on a suite of well-defined financial metrics.
  • Partner with the company's accounting team for month-end and quarter-end close reporting, driving internal processes to maintain and improve predictability of financial results. Recommend and develop policies, procedures and systems to meet Company objectives.
  • Prepare presentations and provide recommendations to senior management. Assist in communications to the Executive team which supports investor relations, including developing and reporting key metrics and key performance indicators.
  • Lead, manage, motivate, and develop a direct team of two.

What you'll bring with you

  • Must have owned and driven an annual budgeting process and monthly close and forecast process for a global organization
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in finance and accounting with emphasis on budgeting, forecasting, planning, financial analysis, and modeling with relevant experience as an FP&A business partner
  • Experience managing a finance team – a minimum of team 2 to 4 individuals
  • Someone who has already been in a leadership role
  • Has previously managed a commercial finance or sales operations team within a software (SaaS) company Experience and knowledge of 401k plans
  • Strong systems skills a plus (Adaptive Planning, Micro Strategy, NetSuite, Salesforce, or other comparable financial and ERP systems)
  • Ability to influence through clear presentation and communication of complex data analysis.
  • Ability to recognize and employ appropriate interaction styles and methods to achieve the desired outcome.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data to develop insights and recommendations that synthesizes information across functions and perspectives. 
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, collaboration and consultative skills. Inquisitive and positive mindset in approaching complex problems.

It's time to introduce yourself

Now that we've caught your attention, it's time to catch ours. Please send us your resume and a link to your portfolio if you:

Love creating a #beautiful finance experience through financial planning, reporting, and keeping up with all compliance requirements.

Show your passion for the #human side of finance through cultivating a deep understanding of the overall impact of your work on the business.

Seek the #challenge of complex problems, crazy-smart collaborators and a fast-paced work environment.

#Champion finance by bringing a unique point of view while inspiring impeccable quality from others.

Take #ownership by driving meaningful change and delivering results with passion and purpose.

Xero is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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What are Xero Perks + Benefits

Xero Benefits Overview

Xero offers a variety of benefits aimed at helping our employees maintain their physical, financial and mental wellbeing, allowing them to bring their best selves to work each day

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Xero employees are given a day off each year to volunteer in their communities.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Remote work program
Typically, we work from home as needed. During COVID, all employees are working remotely and have access to stipends to access the equipment they need to be successful.
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
42% of Xero's leadership team is female, while our Board of Directors maintains an equal gender balance. Xero was included in Bloomberg's 2020 Gender Equality Index report.
Mandated unconscious bias training
All Xero employees will complete online unconscious bias training during on-boarding
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
The talent and leadership teams at Xero are committed to building diverse talent pipelines that reflect the communities we serve.
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Xero allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses. $2,650 annual limit for healthcare FSA
Disability insurance
Xero's long and short term disability plans provide income protection at 60% of annual base salary
Dental insurance
Cigna dental PPO plan
Vision insurance
VSP vision plan
Health insurance
Xero offers a variety of health plans including Cigna HSA, Cigna PPO, and Kaiser HMO for Colorado and California employees
Life insurance
Provided to Xero employees at no cost. Coverage for each employee of 2x annual base salary up to $500,000
Wellness programs
Xero will fund up to $300 annually in employee health reimbursement account to be used toward a health improvement activity including gym membership, mental, physical or financial health
Mental health benefits
Concern EAP benefits for all employees
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Xero will match 100% on the first 3% contributions plus 50% match on next 2% of contributions
Company equity
All Xero employees are granted Restricted Stock Units at a certain percentage of their base salary which vests over a 3 year period
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
26 weeks paid parental leave.
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Xero offers 21 days of paid time off, 10 wellness days, as well as 11 paid holidays per calendar year. We also participate in a company wide shut down between Christmas and New Years Day
Paid volunteer time
Xero encourages employees to give back to our communities by providing 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year
Paid holidays
11 paid holidays per calendar year
Paid sick days
Each employee is granted 10 wellness days per year in addition to our generous PTO
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Set aside pre and/or post tax dollars for commute related transit, parking and bike expenses
Company-sponsored outings
Annual holiday party, as well as a summer celebration!
Free snacks and drinks
You find a variety of fruit, chips, nuts, snack bars, sodas and iced tea in the Xero kitchen
Some meals provided
Breakfast each Tuesday and lunch every Thursday from a variety of local vendors
Company-sponsored happy hours
Happy hour starts every Friday at 4!
Fitness stipend
Our monthly health reimbursement plan can be used towards your fitness membership or a variety of other health related wellness programs
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Teams have budget set aside each year to support growth and up-skilling
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Customized development tracks

Additional Perks + Benefits

Xero leadership consistently reviews benefits to ensure they are competitive and allow our people to bring their full selves to work each day.

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