Senior Accounting Manager

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Accounting Manager to join our Dunedin Region and help drive good work behind the scenes and on the ground. In this role, you’ll support the Finance Manager to deliver accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and practical commercial support across our operating divisions.

This is a senior role with real impact. You’ll work closely with divisional leaders, help shape better business decisions, mentor accounting team members, and keep things moving with a calm head and high standards. If you like being trusted to get stuck in, improve how things are done, and work with good people who back each other, this could be your place.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Support monthly accounting, reporting, forecasting and budget processes across regional divisions, making sure deadlines are met and financial information is accurate.
• Review P&Ls, WIP reports, inventories and balance sheet reconciliations, identifying risks, issues and opportunities early.
• Partner with divisional and departmental leaders to provide practical financial advice, support project cost reviews and contribute to business improvement initiatives.
• Help maintain strong financial controls, compliance and system integrity across JDE and related finance processes.
• Mentor and support accounting team members

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• A tertiary qualification in accounting or a related field, along with CA or CPA designation.
• At least 5 years’ post qualification experience in a senior accounting or finance role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, legislation, financial reporting and commercial practices, ideally within a contracting or project-based environment.
• Sharp analytical skills, sound business acumen, and the confidence to turn financial data into useful insight.
• A collaborative, down to earth style, with the ability to build trust, support others, and keep safety and wellbeing front of mind.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, good work is more than what we deliver. It’s how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we keep moving forward together. We’re a business that backs ideas and knows when to switch on and deliver.

You’ll be joining a team that values straight up communication, practical thinking, and people who pitch in. We set high standards, support each other to grow, and give people the trust and space to make an impact. That’s the Fulton Hogan way. Good Work.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you’re ready to bring your accounting expertise, commercial thinking and people-first approach to a role with real variety and influence, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join a team doing good work together.

Candidates must have legal rights to work in New Zealand. All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.