Job Description
Are you a confident Financial Accountant who enjoys working closely with the business, not just behind the numbers?
Do you enjoy variety, leading a small team, and being part of strategic conversations?
We’re on the lookout for a sharp and proactive Financial Accountant to join a construction company. This role offers genuine scope, visibility across the business, and the chance to step into a leadership role with influence.
About the role:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll lead two direct reports (AP, AR, and Payroll), manage the full financial cycle, and take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and board reporting.
While 70–80% of the role is operational, you’ll also contribute to business case analysis and strategic insightand have regular exposure to senior leadership and board meetings.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow)
- Overseeing transactional finance across AP, AR, payroll, and bank reconciliations
- Delivering budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Providing financial insight and recommendations to support business decisions
- Supporting the board, external accountant, and internal stakeholders
- Continually improving reporting, systems (Deltek ERP), and financial processes
What you’ll bring:
- CA/CPA qualified, with 4+ years post-qualification experience
- Strong understanding of NZ accounting and tax standards
- Experience with ERP systems (Deltek ideal, but others like NetSuite, Sage, etc. are welcome)
- Solid Excel skills – pivot tables, Power Query, and Power BI
- Collaborative, commercially minded, and confident speaking with senior stakeholders
What’s in it for you?
- Immediate start with handover support
- Flexible working after a solid onboarding period
- Free on-site car park
- The opportunity to engage across over 300 live projects
- Work closely with the board and contribute to big-picture decisions
If you’re someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, working with smart, engaged people, and being more than “just the accountant” we’d love to hear from you.
Ready to take ownership, add value, and be heard? APPLY NOW.
For further information, contact Thania Kristiansen sending a copy of your updated CV to thania.kristiansen@h2r.co.nz
All applications will be acknowledged by email.
Please note you must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position.