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Operations Lead and Client Partner

New Zealand, Whangarei · Job Posted February 24, 2026
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Operations Lead and Client Partner – Role Description. Lead the accounting team to deliver high-quality compliance and advisory services - overseeing workflow, team capacity, and outsourcing efficiency while driving profitability, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the accounting team to deliver high-quality compliance and advisory services - overseeing workflow, team capacity, and outsourcing efficiency while driving profitability, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement
  • Lead Operations Team
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Outsourcing Efficiency & Oversight
  • Accounting & Compliance Delivery
  • Team Development & Upskilling
  • Cross-Functional Support

Requirements

  • Strong leadership experience in a public practice environment
  • As a CPP, you're authorised to sign off work
  • CA designation
  • Excellent communication and client relationship skills
  • Proven ability to manage workflow, deadlines, and team capacity across varied service lines
  • A strategic mindset with experience delivering commercial advice and driving advisory growth
  • Experience working with or managing outsourced accounting resources
  • High attention to detail and quality in both compliance and advisory outputs
  • Proactive mindset
  • Confidence in identifying new business opportunities and nurturing prospects into long-term clients

Nice to have

Experience in pricing strategy, service development, or firm growth initiatives

What we offer

Access to formal and informal training and development opportunities

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