Xero
Denver, CO

VP Strategy - Americas

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Xero is a beautiful, easy-to-use platform that helps small businesses and their accounting and bookkeeping advisors grow and thrive. 


At Xero, our purpose is to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. This purpose sits at the centre of everything we do. We support our people to do the best work of their lives so that they can help small businesses succeed through better tools, information and connections. Because when they succeed they make a difference, and when millions of small businesses are making a difference, the world is a more beautiful place.




How you'll make an impact


The Global Strategy, Corporate Development and Partnerships (GSCD&P) team is responsible for influencing the long-term direction of Xero. This broader team works closely with Senior Executives to lead critical strategic projects across Xero’s Global business. 


As a senior leader within this diverse and high performing team, you will be taking the lead on some of our most important strategic and commercial decisions – such as how we deploy our resources and capital, and how we drive acquisitions, investments and partnerships of all sizes. This in turn shapes our ability to positively impact the lives of people in small business, their advisers and communities around the world. 


As a Strategy GM, you’ll also work closely with Senior Executives across the company to lead critical strategic and operational initiatives across all areas of the business – from new market entry to new product development. You will lead a global team focussed on tackling some of the biggest questions facing the company globally.




What you'll do


Lead the ongoing definition and evolution of our corporate long-term strategy, including evaluating the changing landscape in which Xero operates, identifying the most attractive opportunities and ensuring Xero is positioned to win in the future

Lead cross-functional teams from Global Strategy and other areas across Xero to explore, evaluate, and recommend strategies and tactics to drive Xero’s corporate priorities

Take the lead in solving the most complex strategic issues facing Xero (e.g. strategic deficiency, product deficiency, target identification)

Partner with Xero’s leadership team to plan, scope and execute on a portfolio of strategic / commercial projects

Lead the communication of trends, implications and recommendations to senior stakeholders (e.g. Board, Executive, Senior Management)

Develop strategic relationships with influential stakeholders both within Xero and externally

Act as a key contributor for range of strategic planning and finance activities (e.g. annual strategy reviews to business case development and working closely with finance, capital allocation processes) 

Monitor and forecast changes to customer / business / market needs and lead initiatives to deliver an optimal response for Xero (e.g. changes to ways of working, operating models)Improve and embed processes, systems and tools that promote consistency, rigour and responsiveness across GSCD&P

Track the success of GSCD&P related initiatives, metrics and solutions across Xero to redirect team focus and effort

Lead, coach and support your teams to do their best work

Cultivate a fun, rewarding, innovative and results-driven culture that lives and breathes our values




What you'll bring with you


MBA or relevant degree (preferably a quantitative or business related field) from a top-tier institution

10 – 15+ years of related experience

Experience in structuring and managing complex cross-enterprise projects and processes with multiple stakeholders at both senior and junior levels 

Extensive experience interacting with and presenting to Senior Executives and Board members on a regular basis

Demonstrated success in past roles helping teams develop priorities and execute choices that led to winning in their chosen domain

Example project types may include: long-term strategy; internal consulting; strategic perspective on operational projects; business case

Extensive experience in the SaaS / Accounting industry and / or adjacent sectors relevant to Xero (preferred) Interest in digital transformation

Consulting (internal or external) experience at senior leadership-level



Why Xero?


Diversity of people brings diversity of thought, and we like that. A collaborative and inclusive environment is important to us. Working at Xero will provide you with a diverse and inclusive environment alongside people who will respect, challenge and support you to have fun while you do the best work of your life. We are a place where personal development, flexible working, innovation, and well-being are not just inspired but celebrated. We value our people and offer a wide range of compelling benefits and perks, including Xero shares.


Xero’s collaborative culture is underscored by our values - #Ownership, #Challenge, #Beautiful, #Human and #Team - which empower us to understand and serve customers, attract top talent and continuously innovate. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do the best work of your life.

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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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