Accounting Manager

About The Role

As our Accounting Manager, you’ll play a pivotal leadership role within our global accounting team, lead group financial reporting, audit and core NZ accounting operations. You’ll ensure accuracy and efficiency in our month-end close processes, drive continuous improvement through technology and AI, and foster a high-performing team culture.

We’re looking for an experienced Accounting leader (ideally with a Big 4 background) who can balance technical expertise with people leadership—someone who thrives in the details but also sees the bigger picture.

Supervisory responsibilities: 1–6 direct reports

What You’ll Do

• Group External Financial Reporting: Lead external audits & Group consolidation 
• Compliance & Reporting: Perform 1st layer of detailed review of all internal and external reporting ensure adherence to financial regulations and prepare timely, accurate reports for stakeholders.
• Core Accounting Operations: Manage Month-end close, review balance sheet reconciliation, Accounts Payable and Payroll.
• Team Leadership: Coach and develop the NZ Accounting team, building a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Process Improvement: Drive improvements to financial processes and systems, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills & Experience

You are a CA or CPA qualified with 5+ years of post qualification experience at a senior level. You will have a strong technical background and in depth understanding of NZ IFRS, Group financial reporting, Group consolidation, and management accounting, financial systems and audit. Experience managing international tax such as Transfer Pricing and R&D Tax Credit and treasury would be beneficial but not essential. 

You are autonomous, driven and self-directed with a track-record of delivering multiple workstreams to deadline. You show initiative and innovation and have the ability to solve complex issues with sound judgement. Excellent interpersonal skills will help you engage across multiple teams and partner well at a senior level.

What's in it for you...

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious accounting leader ready to join a growing, people-first global technology business. You’ll gain genuine career growth opportunities, mentorship, and the chance to make an impact at both a strategic and operational level.

We’re committed to investing in our people through real-world experiences, coaching, and professional development. You’ll be part of a values-led organization where your work contributes directly to strengthening communities and enabling social good.

About Us

Pushpay is a high-growth Kiwi founded SaaS business that is spread between offices in the United States and Auckland, NZ. We help organizations and communities come together and stay connected through our suite of mobile apps, management software and giving technology. Our teams of Software Engineers, SRE’s, QA's, UX and Product Managers work closely together to deliver value to our customers as the leading provider of mobile apps and giving technology to churches, schools, and nonprofits.

Benefits

We have a passion for making all employees feel supported. In addition to having a genuine interest in helping you do your best work and drive your career, we offer:

• Family Oriented: As our Pushpay family grows, we understand yours may too. Our paid parental leave policy offers primary & secondary caregiver leave, and we also have no leave override for those returning to work after parental leave, meaning you'll be paid at your full rate for annual holidays. 
• Hybrid Work Model: We aim to offer a healthy work/life balance with flexible hours and the option to work from home 2 days a week
• Sick Leave: You'll automatically start accruing this upon starting - no 6 month wait period. 
• Volunteer Time Off: 16 hours paid VTO per year, so you can give back to causes most meaningful to you
• Advanced gear
• Unlimited snacks, drinks and coffee!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free annual flu shots
• Fun social events throughout the year, and Friday in-office happy hour

If you’re passionate about innovation and people, and keen to work in a fast-paced and inclusive environment, we’d love to hear from you! 

Please note: To be considered for this vacancy you must either currently reside in New Zealand, or if currently off-shore, be a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or resident with valid travel conditions.

Please submit your resume/CV in PDF format to prevent formatting errors upon submission. After applying, we highly encourage you to check your spam/junk folder regularly for communication from the Pushpay People team.

Please note that we do not accept applications from recruiters or agencies for this position.