International Record to Report Manager

Xplor Technologies powers the experiences at the heart of everyday life. Through modern vertical software, embedded payments, and AI-powered capabilities, we help businesses in fitness, recreation, golf and club, field services, laundry, education, and other membership-based and service-based industries simplify operations, uncover insights, and elevate customer and member experiences.

About the opportunity

Join our Finance Division as an International Record to Report Manager to make a real impact every day. We say that because we know that every conversation we have, every code line we write and every interface we design is another opportunity for us to enrich our customers’ experiences.

The R2R Manager owns the record-to-report process across our international entities and leads the team that delivers it. The role makes sure the books close accurately and on time, that technical accounting positions are sound and documented, and that audits, statutory accounts and controls run smoothly.

Some of the other responsibilities include :

• Own the end-to-end R2R process, so accounts are complete, accurate and delivered within Group reporting deadlines.
• Run the close calendar and track close KPIs, such as on-time close, reconciliation completion and post-close adjustments.
• Make sure every balance sheet reconciliation is prepared, reviewed and approved, and that reconciling items are cleared promptly.
• Own accruals, prepayments and journals standards, including coding and cut-off, so the team applies them consistently across regions.
• Set the intercompany process, including monthly matching, elimination and loan balances.
• Own fixed asset and capex accounting policy, including useful lives and the go-forward procedure.
• Partner with FP&A to explain monthly business performance and variances.
• Prepare the short-term and long-term operational cash forecast and funding needs.
• Manage banking relationships and bank structure, and the capital adequacy reporting for regulated entities.
• Bring acquisitions and newly onboarded entities into the R2R process.
• Apply consistent methods across entities, and make sure any deviations are justified and documented.
• Technical lead: the go-to for technical accounting, who forms, documents and defends positions, reviews the technical accountant's work and presents to auditors.
• Policy ownership: revenue, leases, business combinations and PPA, impairment, share-based payments, capex useful lives, and consolidation, FX and intercompany, with the standards still to confirm.
• Reporting and policy: statutory and sub-consolidation accounts, the policy manual with an annual review, and moves to new standards such as IFRS 18.

Controls, audit, tax and compliance

• Own the control framework over R2R, with a strong controls bias. Design controls, make sure evidence is kept, and fix gaps. SOX experience is preferred.
• Lead the year-end audit for the Group, sub-consolidations and local accounts, including auditor selection and handover where needed.
• Make sure statutory accounts are filed on time in every jurisdiction, and that local GAAP aligns with Group reporting.
• Work with the Tax team on corporate tax returns, transfer pricing and indirect tax analysis.
• Keep policies, procedures and SOPs current, and review them every year.
• Make sure the team meets accounting standards and regulations in every region we operate in.

Leadership, process improvement and systems

• Lead, coach and develop the R2R team, including planning, staffing, training and goal setting, across remote and multi-location teams.
• Manage the technical accountant and set clear ownership between technical accounting and day-to-day R2R.
• Work with the NetSuite team on process improvements, automation and standard reporting.
• Lead continuous improvement and standardisation projects with commercial leaders across the payments and software businesses.
• Build a culture of quality, service for internal customers, flexibility and cost awareness.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury and Audit to meet shared reporting goals.

This role is fully remote across the UK, with occasional meet-ups at our Newcastle office.

What would make me a good candidate?

We are looking for curious and empathetic people. We also love to hear from people who are motivated by meaningful work, resonate with our four core values, have a positive outlook, are comfortable with ambiguity and thrive working in an ever-evolving and complex environment. We are inspired by meeting big picture thinkers and doers, people who can be both tactical and strategic, aim high and put people first in everything they do.

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent such as CPA).
• Number of years of relevant R2R experience, including balance sheet reconciliations, journals, banking, fixed assets, intercompany and tax returns (direct and indirect).
• Strong IFRS and US GAAP knowledge, with experience preparing consolidated IFRS accounts.
• Technical accounting depth: able to form, document and defend positions on complex transactions.
• Strong controls experience (SOX preferred).
• Experience managing external audit to tight deadlines.
• Proven people leader with remote teams across several locations.
• Strong analytical skills, and clear written and verbal communication, including technical memos.

Desirable

• Multi-entity, multi-currency group experience.
• Hands-on experience with acquisition accounting, impairment testing and revenue recognition.
• Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP, and with consolidation tools.
• Experience leading process improvement, automation and new-standard implementations.

At Xplor, we believe that the best innovation and ideas happen at the intersections of our differences - people of diverse cultures, generations, disciplines, and lived experiences. So even if you think you do not tick all the boxes, we still encourage you to apply.

Values and Life at Xplor

Our five core values guide us from how we hire and recognise our team members to how we interact with our customers day to day:

• Find a better way
• Do the right thing
• Say it straight
• Win together
• Own the outcome

If these values sound like you, and describe people you want to work with, you will thrive at Xplor.

As an Xplorer, you will be part of a global network of talented colleagues who will support your success. We look for commonalities and shared passions and give people the tools they need to deliver great work and grow at speed.

Some of our perks and benefits are:

• Paid Parental Leave benefit programs
• #GiveBackDays/Commitment to social impact – 3 extra days off to volunteer and give back to your local community
• Ongoing dedication to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives such as D&I Council, Global Mentorship Program
• Access to free mental health support
• Flexible working arrangements

Ready to apply?

To start your application, please submit your resume, and we will be in touch as soon as we can. Please include the word "moonshot" at the top of your message to the Hiring Manager so that we know you took the time to read our job ad.

We understand that diverse candidates have diverse needs. We welcome you to inform us of any additional needs related to completing your job application or participating in the interview process, via talentsupport@xplortechnologies.com.

Before you apply

To be considered for employment, you must be legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom. This applies to remote roles too, as we can only employ people who reside within the UK. Xplor does not sponsor visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time. We're also not able to offer contractor arrangements or Employer of Record engagements for this position at this stage.

Please apply through our careers portal or external job boards only. We're unable to upload emailed applications, as our process requires you to answer screening questions directly.

We also invite you to check out our Candidate FAQs for more information about our recruitment process xplor.com/recruitment-faqs/.

Interview Recording and Background Checks

As part of our hiring process, successful candidates will be asked to complete background and identity verification checks. Many of our roles are remote, and to protect both candidates and our business from recruitment fraud, we may record video interviews via Microsoft Teams during the process. We keep any recordings and related data only for as long as the hiring process is active and do not retain them afterwards.

EEO and Artificial Intelligence

We believe in transparent hiring. We use an applicant tracking system with artificial intelligence-enabled features to support our recruitment process, but our recruitment team makes all hiring decisions after human review. We do not rely on artificial intelligence to make final hiring decisions. Find our Candidate AI Usage guidelines here.

Xplor is dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

We make it a priority to respond to every applicant.