- Leadership role with oversight of treasury, asset property and capital projects
- Complex non-profit with significant assets, investments and community impact
- Flexible Wellington role with extra leave and strategic influence

About the Organisation
Our client is a large and highly respected not-for-profit organisation delivering vital services and support across New Zealand and the Pacific. With a substantial asset base, significant investment portfolio, extensive property holdings and multiple revenue streams, this is a complex organisation operating at considerable scale.

Driven by a strong sense of purpose, the organisation is committed to making a positive impact in communities while maintaining a long-term focus on stewardship, sustainability and responsible financial management.

The Role
This Senior Financial Accountant position plays a critical leadership role within the finance function. Leading a team of four, you will oversee key financial accounting activities and provide technical expertise across a broad range of balance sheet and treasury-related areas.

The role offers significant variety and scope, with responsibility spanning:

- Treasury management and cash flow forecasting
- Investment and loan accounting
- Reserves and fund accounting
- Fixed assets and property accounting
- Capital project accounting and funding oversight
- Financial reporting and balance sheet integrity
- Inter-entity transactions and reconciliations
- Stakeholder support and business partnering across operational teams

You will work closely with property and operational stakeholders, providing financial guidance on major capital projects, funding decisions and long-term asset management. This is a hands-on leadership position that combines technical accounting expertise with team development, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.

Role Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will bring:





- CA, CPA or equivalent skilled accounting qualification
- Proven experience within a large and/or complex organisation
- Strong technical accounting capability across financial reporting and balance sheet management
- Experience in areas such as treasury, fixed assets, property accounting, capital projects or complex financial accounting environments would be beneficial
- Leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching and developing team members
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong analytical ability and sound commercial judgement
- Advanced Excel capability and experience using enterprise financial systems
- A collaborative, curious and pragmatic approach

Candidates from large corporates, local government, infrastructure, property-heavy organisations, audit or major not-for-profit environments are encouraged to apply.

What’s in it for You?

- Broad and influential senior accounting role with genuine ownership
- Leadership responsibility for a capable and supportive team
- Exposure to property, treasury, investments, reserves and major capital projects
- Opportunity to work within a large, complex and purpose-driven organisation
- Additional leave benefits
- Discounted health insurance
- Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working options
- Free parking
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
- Supportive culture with low ego, strong collaboration and a focus on making a positive difference

Contact
All inquiries and applications to Archway Recruitment are treated in the strictest confidence. For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity please contact Sam Dick – e-mail [email protected] or phone 021 511 725, or Matthew Greenwood - [email protected] or (phone hidden)

Reference number: 1743173
Profession:AccountingFinancial Accountant

Company: Archway Recruitment
Date posted: 3rd Aug, 2026

📌 Senior Financial Accountant (Wellington)
🏢 Archway Recruitment
📍 Wellington