Director, Accounting

Xplore. Inc

$100K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years accounting experience, including 3+ years in a managerial role
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and a CPA designation
  • Proven ability to work in team settings and cross-functionally
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and internal controls over financial reporting
  • Proficiency in SAP preferred
  • Experience in the telecommunications industry is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor accounting and finance teams to enhance performance and collaboration
  • Oversee the timely and accurate closing of financial periods, addressing issues proactively
  • Collaborate with financial reporting for year-end audits and quarterly reviews
  • Implement best practices to improve financial processes and identify automation opportunities
  • Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and ensure compliance with tax returns
  • Maintain effective internal controls to safeguard assets and comply with reporting standards
  • Perform additional analyses and tasks as needed

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model supporting work-life balance
  • Opportunity to lead in a significant sector contributing to rural connectivity
  • Access to professional development and continuous learning initiatives
  • Dynamic work environment within a rapidly evolving industry
  • Commitment to accessibility and accommodation during the hiring process
Full Job Description
Job Number:

J0725-0275

Job Title:

Director, Accounting

Job Type:

Permanent Full Time

Job Location:

Markham, ON

Number Of Positions:

1

Date Posted:

July 22, 2025

Closing Date:

August 5, 2025

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Xplore Inc. is Canada's Fibre and 5G broadband company for rural living. Founded in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Xplore has become one of the country's largest facilities-based telecommunications providers for residential and business customers. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations.

Xplore is a portfolio company of Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, a global leader in infrastructure investing with over $70 billion in assets under management.

We are seeking a Director, Accounting based out of Markham, ON (Hybrid). Reporting to the Vice President, Controller, this role will responsible for overseeing all aspects of our financial accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of accounting principles, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of success in financial management.

Key responsibilities include:
• Lead and mentor the accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable teams, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to oversee the effective, accurate and timely close of period ends and create scale and efficiency in managing the accounting close process with a proactive approach by addressing issues at their root cause
• Partner with Financial Reporting team to assist with year-end audits and quarterly reviews
• Implement best practices to streamline financial processes and enhance overall productivity by identifying opportunities for automation, process improvement and efficiency gains within the accounting function
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, banking, filing of sales tax returns, preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and review
• Maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting and accounting standards
• Other ad-hoc analyses and tasks as assigned

The ideal candidate will possess:
• 8+ years experience with 3+ years of experience in managerial or leadership role
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and CPA designation
• Successful track record working in team environments with proven ability to act as a business partner and cross-functional team player
• A strong knowledge of IFRS and internal controls over financial reporting
• Proficiency in SAP is preferred
• Experience within the telecommunication or a similar industry is an asset

As a condition of employment and in order to comply with industry related data security standards, this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check. Details will be supplied to applicants as they move through the selection process.

Xplore is committed to creating an accessible environment and will accommodate disabilities during the selection process. Please let your recruiter know during the selection process of any accommodation needs.

Company Overview:

Xplore Inc. is Canada's fibre, 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations.

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