Systems and Management Accounting Manager

About this role

Are you a Chartered Accountant with a passion for financial systems, leadership, and driving continuous improvement? Join us at the Commerce Commission as our Systems and Management Accounting Manager, where you'll play a key role in shaping financial management and reporting across the organisation.

This is a fixed term or secondment opportunity through to the mid November 2026, based in our Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office.

The indicative salary range for this role is $134,039 - $157,693 plus 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects their individual skills, experience, and internal relativities across the organisation.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Reporting to the CFO, this role leads the delivery of high-quality financial insights, management reporting, forecasting and systems optimisation. You'll be a trusted business partner across the Commission, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring our financial practices meet legislative and compliance standards. 

Along with one direct report, you will contribute to a collaborative, high-performing culture within the Finance team and champion continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting for the benefit of the wider organisation.

You will be:

• Leading the preparation of management accounting reports, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes.
• Driving improvements in financial systems and reporting tools, including working with external providers.
• Providing expert financial advice and partnering with leaders across the Commission.
• Able to build strong relationships in order to understand the business and to guide and shape business thinking and approach.
• A great storyteller and have strategic foresight.
• Managing and mentoring team members to build capability and engagement.
• Supporting a strong control environment and promoting financial literacy across the organisation.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our people come from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences which together support the fabric of our mahi and contributes to our vision to make New Zealanders better off.

We're looking for someone with the following skills and attributes:

• A tertiary qualification in accounting, commerce, or management accounting, and Chartered Accountant status.
• Expert-level analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to build trusted relationships.
• Strong experience in public sector finance and financial modelling.
• Sound knowledge of financial systems, in particular TechOne, and management accounting practices.
• Proven experience in systems and process improvement.
• Experience working within project teams and leading initiatives.

Read more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for this position in the position description. If you are applying via SEEK, by clicking Apply Now you will be redirected to our careers page where you can access our position description.

Te wāhi mahi | Working here

We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy contributing to our shared vision of making New Zealanders better off and are committed to our people's wellbeing. Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen. Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work and structure the way they work to suit their lifestyle.

Click here to find out more about benefits and life here at Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission.

Ka pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

If you want to contribute to our vision to make New Zealanders better off, please click 'Apply for this job' below. You will need to complete an online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying for this role and the skills and experience you bring.

For any queries contact Liz Martin on 04 924 3625. Closing date for applications 12 October 2025. We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews may take place during the advertising period. Please note if we receive a high number of applications this opportunity may close prior to the closing date.

Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them.  We are an equal opportunity employer.  We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture.  Put simply – you can be yourself here.