Accounting Manager

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on Accounting Manager to lead our day-to-day finance operations and support the ongoing growth of the business by joining our Civil division, based in Auckland.

In our Civil Construction division, we specialise in infrastructure construction with a strong focus on reinforced concrete. Our current projects span a wide range, including bridges, wharves, water treatment plants, storage tanks, and pipelines.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll oversee the financial accounting function, manage and mentor a small team, and ensure our reporting is accurate, timely and useful for decision-making. This is a great role for someone who enjoys a mix of team leadership, technical accounting, and getting close to the business.

Key role responsibilities

• Month end reporting for several business units, including analysing and interpreting trends to provide accounting insights and advice to help optimise financial performance.
• Project Accounting, including reviewing costs to complete, challenging assumptions around risk and opportunities, variations and revenue recognition.
• Monitoring, reviewing and reporting on regional financial performance against KPIs, including monthly reviews of profit and loss, variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Working alongside Managers and Engineers, preparing the annual strategy business plan, the annual operating and capital budgets and the monthly reforecasts and subsequently presenting to management.
• Contributing to business planning and assisting the Finance Manager with the development of new business strategies.
• Leading improvements and initiatives to enable efficient and effective processes, systems and procedures.
• Proactively coaching and training team members, Engineers and Managers.
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and develop a small finance team, providing guidance and support for growth.

You will be collaborative and approachable, with a focus on building strong relationships across a dynamic environment. You will demonstrate your ability to use your initiative and confidence in establishing systems and procedures, strong knowledge of general accounting functions and good leadership skills.

Good work, good benefits

• KiwiSaver employer contributions up to 7%
• Additional Fuel discount card
• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support
• Family scholarships
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers
• Medical insurance “an eligibility period applies”
• Life insurance

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.  

We’re looking for someone with

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or similar
• Be a CA/CPA or is favourable
• Hold a minimum of 5 years + experience in a Management Accountant or similar analytical finance role
• Advanced level in MS Excel and computing skills, experience with JDE is advantageous
• Commercial awareness and financial acumen with the ability to balance strategic and operational activities
• People leader with a strong team-focus and the ability to coach, guide, develop and lead effectively
• Strong analytical skills and ability to review and critique financial information, well-developed problem solving skills and advanced Excel skills.
• Time management skills with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Experience designing, implementing and leading process improvements
• Strong stakeholders focus and ability to communicate professionally and effectively at various levels, building strong relationships both externally and internally
• Proactive, organised and hands on approach with the ability to work well as a team and on own initiative