Management Accountant

Join the Clarus team and enjoy a career full of good energy and great rewards.

He aha koe ka aroha ai ki a Clarus (Why you'll love Clarus)

At Clarus you’re part of the team of talented specialists helping safely deliver the vital energy New Zealand needs to thrive today and in the future. From starting out in Taranaki our Firstgas, Rockgas, First Renewables, Flexgas and Gas Service NZ operations now span the length and breadth of Aotearoa — so you’re never far away from our good energy. Clarus is investing in opportunities to develop greener alternatives to natural gas and LPG - like partnering with Ecogas to deliver New Zealand’s first renewable biomethane project, and working with other gas distributors to trial hydrogen blending.  We care about the communities where we live and work and are guided by principles of inclusiveness, kaitiakitanga and excellence.

He mea whakamiharo koe Management Accountant? (Are you an amazing Management Accountant?)

We’re looking for a talented Management Accountant to help us keep the  good energy flowing. 

This is an influential role combining management accounting, business partnering, financial systems improvement and people leadership. You’ll provide trusted financial advice and meaningful insights to help leaders make well-informed decisions, with a particular focus on operating expenditure and capital investment.

Working closely with leaders across the business you’ll:

• provide accurate and timely management reporting, analysis and financial advice
• help leaders understand financial performance, including key trends, drivers, variances, risks and opportunities
• lead budgeting and forecasting for the business areas you support
• provide constructive commercial challenge to strengthen OPEX and CAPEX plans
• support regulatory information disclosure, audit and financial accounting requirements
• lead improvements to financial systems, reporting tools and processes
• identify opportunities to simplify and automate the way we work
• train and support people to use financial systems and processes effectively
• maintain strong financial controls and the integrity of financial information
• lead, coach and develop a small team, creating a collaborative and improvement-focused team environment.

He aha tāu e kawe mai  (What you will bring)

Along with your relevant qualifications you will have:

• experience in a similar finance or management accounting role
• a strong understanding of management, financial, regulatory and tax reporting
• sound knowledge of relevant accounting standards, including GAAP and IFRS
• strong planning and organisational skills
• experience leading and supporting others, particularly when priorities are competing
• a practical approach to continuous improvement, including simplifying processes and improving reporting
• commercial judgement and the confidence to advise on a range of financial matters
• strong interpersonal and stakeholder relationship skills

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou  (What’s In It For You)

You’ll be valued for who you are, rewarded for what you do and supported to thrive. We’ll sweeten your (already nicely competitive) salary with a host of extra benefits including additional leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements and free insurances and health checks. We’ll fuel your professional development, keep you at the top of your game and help you build the career you want. Our award-winning wellness programme recognises you’re more than the job you do and supports you with initiatives like an annual wellness grant and access to professional wellbeing services for you and your whānau. You’ll get to work in a safe, healthy environment, supported by great people who want to see you succeed.

Tono ināianei (Apply Today)

Want a career where your experience and expertise are valued and rewarded? Want to work where you’re supported to succeed and surrounded by great people? Fill your workday with good energy at Clarus by clicking the link below before applications close on 6 September 2026 or email [email protected] for copy of the full job description.