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About The Role
Join one of the leading global technology companies and lead a high-performing Accounting Operations team, based in our brand-new Auckland CBD office.
Reporting directly to the CFO and with significant exposure to executive leadership, you will lead a team of experienced accounting professionals to deliver key financial outcomes for a scaled, fast-paced multinational company. This is a senior leadership position within Pushpay, responsible for driving an efficient, best-in-class operating environment across our Accounting function, with a primary focus on Billing, Accounts Payable, and Payroll.
You will collaborate with senior internal and external stakeholders across New Zealand and the United States. This role will play a pivotal part in supporting the Group’s ongoing growth strategy. This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly influential position encompassing operational accounting, and strategic finance initiatives.
You will lead a wide range of projects including digital finance transformation with a strong BI and AI focus, process automation and optimisation, and the enhancement of the group accounting landscape.
Supervisory responsibilities: 3 direct reports, 6-10 indirect reports
About You
We are seeking ‘Big Four’–trained professionals with strong people leadership experience in Global Accounting Operations and Finance Transformation initiatives.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive financial operations experience from a large and complex commercial environment, alongside a proven track record of delivering efficiency, best practices and world class financial control. This is a standout role for a technically strong and strategically minded accounting leader looking to contribute meaningfully and make a real impact.
What You’ll Do
- Manage day to day / week to week operational accounting processes focused on Accounts Payable, Billing/AR, and Payroll, leveraging technology and continuous process improvement to drive accurate and efficient functions, with a high attention to detail.
- Partner with our Human Resources team to ensure staff benefits accuracy and compliance, including leading the annual US 401(k) audit process.
- Ensure our key operational accounting functions perform in high quality control environments with effective management accounting and reporting systems.
- Work in partnership with our Director of Accounting and Reporting and Group Controller to support the monthly close process and our monthly Board and Lender reporting obligations.
- Work in partnership with our Director of Accounting and Reporting and Group Controller to support our annual audit process (focusing on leading coordination and response for all AR, AP and Payroll testing).
- Partnering, and advising on the financial implications of management decisions with a data based mindset.
- Support the forecast and budgeting process for the Group with a focus on Operating Expenses.
- Support the wider Group with the financial performance of their functions.
Skills & Experience
- CA or CPA qualified, with 6–8 years of post-qualification experience in large, complex businesses with global exposure.
- Strong accounting capability, proven people leadership and stakeholder management experience.
- Autonomous, driven, and self-directed, with a track record of delivering multiple workstreams to tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated initiative, innovation, and sound judgement in solving complex issues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively across multiple teams and partner at a senior level.
- US accounting experience is highly desirable.
- Technology savvy, with experience in Zuora, Salesforce, NetSuite, ADP, and Ramp considered a strong advantage.
What's in it for you...
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious senior 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 organisations 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 Workplace: 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 hours
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.
This role is being managed directly by Pushpay and one exclusive recruitment partner. To ensure your application is handled correctly, please apply through this posting or via our named partner.
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