Senior Manager / Associate

BDO in New Zealand; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable business advisory firm in Rotorua, New Zealand is seeking a Senior or Associate level professional. You will lead a team to provide expert financial advice, develop tailored solutions, and build strong client relationships. The role offers flexibility to ensure a work/life balance and requires a minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience. Salary will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of Business Advisory Services experience in an NZ CA firm.
• Confident, commercially savvy, innovative, detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert structuring and financial advice to clients.
• Identify business challenges and develop tailored solutions.
• Conduct high-level reviews to ensure accuracy.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory developments.
• Specialise in technical expertise that supports client growth.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and seasoned professional to join our BDO Rotorua Business Advisory Services team as a Senior or Associate level. You will leverage your expertise to drive impactful results for our clients, fostering long-term relationships and delivering tailored solutions that align with their business objectives.

You will lead a team of talented professionals and collaborate closely with clients to navigate complex business challenges. Your strategic insights and financial acumen will be instrumental in shaping the future success of the businesses we support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert structuring and financial advice to clients
• Identify business challenges and develop tailored solutions
• Conduct high-level reviews to ensure accuracy
• Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory developments
• Specialise in technical expertise that supports client growth
• Develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders

Experience

• Minimum of 6+ years of Business Advisory Services experience in an NZ CA firm
• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting/Finance & CA qualification (or equivalent)
• Team leadership, problem-solving, analytical thinking, financial reporting
• Confident, commercially savvy, innovative, detail-oriented

Your Future at BDO Rotorua

At BDO Rotorua, we understand exceptional service to our clients begins - and ends - with exceptional regard for our people. We offer a unique and supportive culture in a locally owned firm that puts people first - whether that’s professional development, personal fulfilment, work-life balance or a flatter structure.

Rotorua offers an excellent lifestyle with an abundance of outdoor activities centered around our lakes and forests and you have easy access to the Bay of Plenty coastline and the central plateau for summer and winter activities.

In order to make the most of the lifestyle on offer, work / life balance is a foundation of our office, with flexible working hours and the options to work either .8 or .9 FTE. We are happy to work with shortlisted candidates to provide flexibility and a work / life balance that support you and your interests and/or your family.

Salary is dependent on experience and will be discussed at interview stage.

You must be currently in New Zealand and have the right to work permanently to apply.