Management Accountant

About Clarus

Become part of Clarus, a vibrant team dedicated to delivering essential energy solutions across New Zealand. Operating from Taranaki with expanding operations including Firstgas, Rockgas, First Renewables, Flexgas, and Gas Service NZ, Clarus is committed to advancing greener alternatives such as renewable biomethane and hydrogen blending initiatives. The company prioritizes inclusivity, guardianship of the environment, and excellence in its operations and culture.

Role Overview

As a Management Accountant at Clarus, you will play a key role integrating management accounting, business partnering, improvements in financial systems, and leadership responsibilities. You will be instrumental in providing trustworthy financial counsel and insights that enable business leaders to make informed decisions, with a particular emphasis on operational and capital expenditures.

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver precise and timely management reports, financial analyses, and advice.
• Illuminate financial performance trends, underlying factors, variances, potential risks, and opportunities to business leaders.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities for assigned business units.
• Provide constructive commercial critique to optimize OPEX and CAPEX strategies.
• Support compliance with regulatory disclosures, audits, and financial accounting standards.
• Drive enhancements to financial systems, reporting tools, and workflows.
• Seek opportunities to simplify and automate financial operations.
• Train colleagues to proficiently utilize financial systems and procedures.
• Ensure robust financial controls and the accuracy of financial data.
• Supervise, mentor, and cultivate a small team fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Candidate Qualifications

• Relevant academic credentials and experience in finance or management accounting roles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of management, financial, regulatory, and tax reporting.
• Familiarity with applicable accounting standards including GAAP and IFRS.
• Strong organizational and planning capabilities.
• Proven leadership skills, especially in managing competing priorities.
• Pragmatic approach to ongoing improvement initiatives, including process simplification and enhanced reporting.
• Sound commercial acumen with the confidence to provide financial guidance.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Additional Information

At Clarus, you will be recognized and rewarded for your contributions with competitive remuneration and additional leave benefits. Flexible working options, complimentary insurance, health checks, and an award-winning wellbeing program enhance work-life balance. The company invests in professional growth and offers wellness grants and wellbeing support for you and your family. You will thrive within a safe and supportive environment surrounded by passionate colleagues.

Applications close on 6 September 2026. Join Clarus to energize your career and make a difference in New Zealand’s energy future.