Location: Auckland - Auckland CBD
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Reference: SC13157
This is a newly created Associate Director opportunity for an accomplished Business Advisory professional who combines strong technical capability with leadership presence, commercial intelligence, and proven BD strength. You’ll take on a high‑quality portfolio of larger, complex clients across multiple industries, with scope to shape the advisory offering and influence the future direction of the practice.
The opportunity
You’ll take ownership of a sophisticated client base and lead a mix of client accounting, tax compliance, and high‑end advisory projects. The advisory component includes exposure to transactions, valuations, due diligence, funding, and strategic projects, working closely with a senior Partner known for deep deal advisory expertise.
This role will suit a senior managerial professional who is articulate, personable, and business savvy; a natural leader who can think on their feet, build trust quickly, and operate confidently with senior stakeholders.
What we are looking for
- Well‑rounded BAS experience across client accounting, tax compliance, and advisory
- Strong leadership capability with a personable, engaging style
- Proven business development skills and confidence managing complex client relationships
- High levels of intelligence, commercial awareness, and professional maturity
- Ambition for partnership and the drive to contribute meaningfully at a senior level
Why this role deserves your consideration
- Take over a premium portfolio of larger, complex clients
- Work alongside a highly respected Partner with deep deal advisory credentials
- Blend of compliance, client accounting, and high‑end advisory exposure
- Genuine pathway to partnership for a high‑performing, forward‑thinking professional
- Opportunity to influence growth, shape strategy, and lead a high‑performing team
Apply now
To express your confidential interest and learn more, contact Steve Ignatov in our Auckland office on (09) 962 5687 / 021 286 1114, or email your CV in confidence to steve@scirecruitment.co.nz quoting reference sc13157.
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