GM Group Accounting

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Xero Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

How you'll make an impact

As the GM Group Accounting, you'll be a senior leader within our global Finance team, specifically overseeing the core accounting operations. You will be instrumental in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of our month-end close processes, driving continuous improvement through the strategic adoption of technology and AI, and fostering a high-performing team culture. You will be a key influencer and leader in cross-functional projects, ensuring seamless collaboration across the business.

What you'll do

  • Lead and optimize the month-end close process
    for all group entities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely completion of financial statements and reports.
  • Drive efficiencies and continuous improvement
    across all group accounting functions by leveraging technology, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions.
  • Provide strong, engaging, and motivating leadership
    to a team of 15, including 3 direct reports. Foster a culture of accountability, development, and high performance.
  • Act as the lead for cross-functional projects
    impacting the accounting function, collaborating effectively with other departments (e.g., FP&A, Tax, Billing, Procurement) to achieve shared objectives.
  • Oversee Accounts Payable operations
    , ensuring efficient processing, accurate recording, and timely payments. Be the accounting team
    lead for integration of Xero's recent $4 Billion acquisition of world class SMB payments player, Melio.
  • Influence key stakeholders
    across the business and executive levels on accounting policies, processes, and strategic initiatives.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity
    of general ledger accounts and financial data.
  • Develop and maintain robust internal controls
    to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
  • Contribute to the strategic direction of the wider Accounting team and Finance function
    .

Success looks like

  • Month-end close processes are consistently completed efficiently, accurately, and on time.
  • Significant improvements in accounting efficiency and accuracy are achieved through the successful implementation of technology and AI.
  • You foster a highly engaged, skilled, and high-performing group accounting team.
  • You successfully lead and influence outcomes in key cross-functional projects.
  • Accounts Payable operations are streamlined and effectively managed.
  • You live by the Xero values and help foster our culture. You build strong relationships with members of the finance team and wider business.

What you'll bring with you

  • Critical Competencies
  • Ability to work with speed and urgency, demonstrating a proactive approach to meeting deadlines and adapting to fast-paced environments.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proven problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to influence.
  • Willingness to be involved as an active member of the Xero team.
  • Experience
  • Significant experience (15+ years) in senior finance or accounting roles, with significant experience in group accounting and month-end close processes.
  • Proven experience in driving efficiency improvements through technology adoption and process automation (including AI).
  • Demonstrated experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.
  • Extensive experience leading and participating in cross-functional projects.
  • Appropriate qualification, for example, Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent.

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