Accounting Manager

About the Company Our client is a large, well-established New Zealand civil construction business, delivering major projects across the country. With a strong national footprint and a genuine focus on developing its people, this is a business where finance sits close to the operation, not removed from it. Description About the Company Our client is a large, well-established New Zealand civil construction business, delivering major projects across the country. With a strong national footprint and a genuine focus on developing its people, this is a business where finance sits close to the operation, not removed from it. The Role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will lead a team of 6 across management accounting, financial accounting, admin and reception, with oversight of AP/AR. You’ll partner closely with operational leaders nationwide, providing the financial insight and reporting rigour that supports major infrastructure delivery. This would be a great opportunity for someone at Assistant Manager level or higher looking to make a move out of practice. Key Responsibilities Own month end and year end reporting requirements Monitor, review and report on financial performance across the business Oversee development of operational and capital budgets and forecasts Support the Finance Manager on business planning and strategy development Analyse trends and provide proactive financial and commercial advice Lead, coach and develop a team of 6 direct reports Drive process, systems and procedure improvements across the function Build business cases to support capital investment decisions Key Skills & Experience Required CA or CPA qualified with a relevant tertiary qualification 3+ years’ management accounting experience; Big 4 background or similar industry/size experience preferred Proven people leader, confident coaching and developing a team Strong commercial awareness balancing strategic and operational priorities Excellent relationship building and stakeholder communication, this is as important as technical depth Experience leading process improvement initiatives Construction or infrastructure exposure an advantage, not essential What’s In It For You This is a rare chance to step into a genuine leadership role with 6 direct reports and real influence over how the finance function operates. You’ll work closely with senior operational leaders across a national business, with your input shaping budgets, forecasts and capital investment decisions. The business invests seriously in its people, and there’s a clear runway to broaden your commercial and business partnering exposure over time. #J-18808-Ljbffr