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VP Engineering, Reporting & Insights

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xero logoXero · Can: British Columbia Remote
Full-timeRemote1mo ago
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Responsibilities

  • The team is currently working on / Initially, you will focus on
  • Architecting an AI-first reporting stack that moves away from operational database reliance to improve global scalability.
  • Hiring and establishing two new high-performing engineering and product teams within our Vancouver hub.
  • Integrating the efforts of specialised global teams to create a unified and modernised reporting experience.
  • Developing technical standards for high-accuracy data systems that manage complex historical accounting data and audit trails.
  • Here are some of the things we are looking for
  • You bring deep expertise in leading large-scale data systems within environments where precision and accuracy are non-negotiable.
  • Your background includes experience building or modernising complex platforms.
  • You have a proven track record of hiring and growing high-performing technical teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • An interest in how data products manifest for the end-user allows you to balance technical excellence with a great customer experience.
  • You possess the strategic mindset needed to navigate the transition from legacy systems to a modern, AI-native architecture.
  • Your leadership style empowers others and promotes a culture of technical mastery, autonomy, and continuous learning
  • Compensation & Total Rewards
  • The expected base salary range for this role in:
  • CAD $280K - CAD $330K - Plus bonus and equity.
  • Individual pay is determined by various factors, including geography, level of experience, and the specific skills you bring to the role.
  • In addition to base pay, Xero's roles are eligible for the following forms of variable compensation:
  • Variable Pay: Permanent employees are eligible to participate in our annual bonus and equity (RSU) programs. You may also be eligible for performance-based cash or equity (RSUs) incentives depending on your role level, and company performance.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and 21 days PTO. Xero also provides eligible employees with Wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, holidays, paid parental leave. Further information included on our Xero Perks page.
  • Where and how you can work
  • Xero uses AI to help screen applications based on job-related qualifications. These tools assist our recruiters but do not make

Benefits

Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental leave

Additional Information

VP/GM Engineering - Reporting & Insights Our Purpose At Xero, we're here to supercharge small businesses. By making small business more efficient every day, connecting them with big business technology and empowering a community behind them, their potential is limitless. When that happens, we're not only helping small business, we'll be building a stronger economy that can change the world. How you'll make an impact As the VP/GM,Reporting and Insights, you will lead the evolution of a product used by millions of customers globally. You will be responsible for reimagining our reporting experience, shifting from a traditional engine to a sophisticated, AI-native approach that provides personalised and tailorable capabilities for our users. This is a high-visibility leadership position with the mandate to rebuild and modernise a core part of our platform, ensuring it can scale effectively while maintaining absolute data accuracy. You will have the unique opportunity to act as a founding leader in Vancouver, building a brand-new engineering and product hub from the ground up. By breaking away from legacy dependencies, you will define how data shows up for our customers, creating a foundation that supports massive transaction volumes and delivers real-time accounting insights. Your work will directly influence the success of a platform that small businesses rely on for their financial health.


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