Financial Controller

Bring financial rigour to a mission-led organisation A leadership role at the intersection of finance, people and purpose Lead with accuracy and care Haumaru Housing provides safe, secure and affordable housing to older people across Auckland, enabling them to live independently and age well within their community. Following a recent restructure, this newly created Financial Controller role offers the chance to build and lead a permanent finance team from the ground up, and to be a trusted, values-led leader within a purpose-driven organisation. Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller leads the day-to-day operational finance function, overseeing a small team responsible for tenant billing, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end reporting. This is a hands-on leadership role: you will bring structure and consistency to a team currently operating on a contracted basis, while driving accuracy, efficiency and strong financial controls across a high-volume, socially funded environment. This is genuinely a people-first role. You will build capability, set clear expectations, and create a stable, well-supported team environment, alongside maintaining the technical rigour Haumaru's tenants and funders rely on. Key responsibilities Lead, coach and develop a small finance team (Accounts Assistants x2, Credit Controller), building a stable and capable permanent structure. Own the month-end close and financial reporting cycle, delivering accurate results with variances explained within five working days. Oversee high-volume tenant billing, MSD subsidy processing, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Maintain strong internal controls, reconciliations and audit readiness across all ledgers. Champion MYOB Greentree and identify automation opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency. Support the CFO with budgeting, forecasting and relationships with auditors and external stakeholders. Partner with Community, Portfolio Growth and Property and Facilities teams to resolve tenant billing and account issues. You are a proven people leader, with genuine experience building, coaching and stabilising a finance team. You will also have: CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent) ideally, with deep experience in a senior finance role. Experience in property, housing, or a multi-site, high-volume billing environment is highly regarded. Confident with MYOB Greentree or a comparable ERP system, and advanced Excel skills. Strong grounding in financial controls, reconciliations and audit requirements. A calm, accountable operator who takes ownership and brings clarity to a growing team. Comfortable working within a culturally responsive, Te Tiriti-informed organisation. Te utu | What's on Offer An attractive remuneration package, reflective of the scope and seniority of the role, along with the opportunity to shape a finance function from a position of genuine influence. You will work within an experienced, values-driven Executive Leadership Team, with the support and autonomy to make the role your own. Applications close 31 July 2026. Please be assured that a human will carefully read every application. We encourage judicious use of AI. You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this job. #J-18808-Ljbffr