Public Sector Financial Accounting Lead

Archway Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Recruitment seeks an experienced financial accounting leader with deep public sector expertise and a strong grasp of the machinery of government. You will lead a capable team, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, statutory compliance, and high-quality technical advice across the organisation.

You will provide leadership across financial accounting functions, support organisational decision-making, and maintain robust controls and reporting frameworks.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of government financial management legislation, IPSAS, and machinery of government.
• Experience preparing financial statements and external reporting in a large complex organisation.
• Demonstrated leadership coaching and developing financial accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the financial accounting team to deliver high-quality reporting.
• Ensure integrity of financial reporting, statutory compliance, and robust controls.
• Provide practical technical accounting advice to support decision-making.

Skills

Public sector

IPSAS

Financial reporting

Leadership

Governance

Education

CA qualification

Job description

Archway Recruitment seeks an experienced financial accounting leader with deep public sector expertise and a strong grasp of the machinery of government. You will lead a capable team, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, statutory compliance, and high-quality technical advice across the organisation.

You will provide leadership across financial accounting functions, support organisational decision-making, and maintain robust controls and reporting frameworks.