Finance & Accounts Manager

Finance & Accounts Manager Full-Time | Location Flexible | Remote-Friendly Be the Numbers Leader. Drive Financial Clarity. Keep the Business Thriving. Are you a strategic finance professional who thrives on turning complex financial data into actionable business insights? Do you love leading teams, improving systems, and ensuring every decision is backed by accurate numbers? Want to be the financial backbone of a fast-growing business, guiding strategy and supporting growth? Who We Are Profitable Tradie is a fast-growing coaching and consulting company helping plumbing, electrical, and other trade business owners across New Zealand, Australia, and North America. Our mission is to turn great tradespeople into great business owners. We do this by helping our clients scale through cutting‑edge sales and marketing, streamlined systems, high‑performance teams, and rock‑solid financial strategies. Strong financial leadership is at the heart of how we grow sustainably. Whether it’s cash flow management, reporting, or strategic analysis, we make it clear, actionable, and impactful. And that’s where you come in. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll oversee all financial operations and lead the accounts payable and receivable teams. You’ll deliver accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and proactive financial management that supports decision‑making across the business. You will: Lead and mentor the AP and AR teams, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and alignment with company goals Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports Analyse variances, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to the leadership team Manage budgeting, forecasting, and rolling financial projections Monitor cash flow and identify risks and opportunities Ensure compliance with tax obligations, statutory filings, and financial regulations Act as the main liaison with external accountants, auditors, and regulatory bodies Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, tools, and processes Support strategic initiatives through financial modelling, risk analysis, and cost‑control strategies Participate in cross‑functional projects and maintain high standards of confidentiality and integrity Manage accounts for international locations, including multi‑currency transactions, cross‑border compliance, and global reporting requirements Who You Are You’re a confident, analytical, and strategic finance professional who thrives in a leadership role. You excel at translating complex financial information into practical insights and actionable strategies. You have experience managing teams, improving systems, and supporting growth in a fast‑moving business, including international operations. You bring: Proven experience in financial leadership, including AP and AR management Experience managing accounts for a business with international locations, understanding multi‑currency, cross‑border compliance, and reporting requirements Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and financial modelling skills Advanced proficiency in Xero, Excel, and accounting software Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts High attention to detail and accuracy Strong leadership and people management skills Ability to communicate clearly with both financial and non‑financial stakeholders Initiative, accountability, and integrity Experience in service‑based or membership businesses Familiarity with CRM and ERP systems integration Experience in a fast‑growing SME environment Why Join Us? At Profitable Tradie, we don’t just talk about growth. We live it. World‑class learning and development – Get access to the same tools, content, and strategy we use to grow top‑performing teams High‑performance culture – Join a team that takes pride in delivering excellence Results‑driven and supportive – Weekly coaching and feedback to help you stay sharp Fun, energy and banter – Laughter is part of the job. Long faces are banned We’re interviewing top candidates right now, so don’t wait. Life is about moments. Is this your moment? #J-18808-Ljbffr