Senior Tax Accountant / Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant / Senior Financial Accountant

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About the Role

Join one of the leading technology companies and be part of a high‑performance team in our brand new CBD office. We’re offering a rare opportunity to join our dynamic and supportive team that combines technical expertise, advisory, and real business impact.

Reporting to the Manager, Accounting, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the business meets its tax obligations while delivering high‑quality advisory services that support decision‑making and innovation. This role will see you working closely with people across Accounting & Finance and the wider business, as well as key external stakeholders and advisors.

You’ll apply your technical knowledge to a wide range of tax issues – from compliance and reporting, to advising on major projects, cross‑border transactions, and R&D incentive programs. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a visible role where your expertise will directly contribute to our continued success.

We are seeking an experienced Big‑4 trained tax professional with solid NZ tax compliance experience, ideally with US tax experience or an openness to learning US tax.

Supervisory responsibilities : 0 direct report

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings more than just technical ability – you’re proactive, adaptable, and a great communicator who enjoys working with others to solve complex problems.

What You’ll Do

• Manage transfer pricing to meet regulatory standards
• Manage all indirect taxes including NZ, AU GST, VAT and US Sales Tax
• Work with external advisors to prepare overseas tax returns (both direct and indirect) within various jurisdictions including US and Australia
• Prepare internal quarterly Group tax calculation including deferred tax
• Assist with preparing written advice and documentation relating to key tax issues and impact assessments
• Preparation of US and NZ provisional tax calculations
• Preparation of the annual financial statements tax disclosures
• Support the calculation of final Group tax outputs
• Prepare calculation of Research and Development Tax Incentives

Skills & Experience

You are a CA or CPA qualified with 4+ years of New Zealand corporate tax. You will have a strong technical background and in depth understanding of NZ tax legislation, experience managing international tax such as Transfer Pricing and R&D Tax Credit. US tax experience would be an advantage.

You are autonomous, driven and self‑directed with a track‑record of delivering multiple workstreams to deadline. You show initiative and innovation and have the ability to solve complex issues with sound judgement. Excellent interpersonal skills will help you engage across multiple teams and partner well at a senior level.

What's In It For You

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious 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 organizations 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.

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Additional Information

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.

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