Team Leader - Financial Accounting

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

The Role

This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced financial accounting professional with deep public sector expertise and a strong understanding of the machinery of government.

This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced financial accounting professional with deep public sector expertise and a strong understanding of the machinery of government.

Leading a capable financial accounting team, you will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, statutory compliance, and the delivery of high-quality technical accounting advice. You will provide leadership across financial accounting functions, support organisational decision-making, and maintain robust financial controls and reporting frameworks.

Role Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Strong knowledge of government financial management legislation, policies, and practices, including public sector reporting requirements, IPSAS, and machinery of government processes.
• Proven experience preparing financial statements and supporting external reporting within a large and complex organisation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including leading, coaching, and developing financial accounting teams in demanding environments.
• Strong technical accounting capability and sound judgement, with the ability to provide practical advice that supports business decision-making while protecting financial integrity.
• Full CA membership or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred.