CareerPlan

Director - Private Business

Wellington - NZL, NZFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-11-12
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead a significant portfolio of privately owned businesses (property, large trading, high-growth) as a senior trusted adviser across accounting, tax, and business advisory.

Role type

Director, Private Business (Accounting & Tax)

Builds

High-quality accounting, tax, and advisory engagements including statutory reporting, forecasting, financial modelling, and board reporting.

Domain

Professional Services / Accounting / Tax / Business Advisory

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Extensive experience in accounting, tax, and advisory services; strong technical and commercial capability; proven record of building trusted senior relationships and generating growth; coaching and developing people; excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred skills

CA or CPA membership; forward-thinking approach and interest in AI-enabled delivery.

Technologies

AI-enabled tools

Responsibilities

Lead complex client work and originate new business opportunities; take accountability for engagement scope, pricing, resourcing, and profitability; coach and develop team members; embed AI-enabled ways of working.

Seniority

Director, leadership level