Head of Finance

Timescapes

. Migrate accounting from the external partner into an in-house function, including monthly close and consolidation across New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the United States .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeAuckland • New ZealandLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in finance operations, including multi-entity consolidation, compliance management, and financial modeling. Proficient in automating finance processes and utilizing AI to enhance efficiency across accounting functions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CA Or CPA Qualified10+ Years In FinanceMulti-Entity ConsolidationExperience With Hardware-As-A-ServiceStrong Financial Modelling

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Hard Skills

Financial ModellingInventory ManagementUS GAAPIFRS ReconciliationTransfer PricingIntercompany ProcessesRevenue RecognitionCash ManagementBudgetingForecasting

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicatorOwnership MindsetSound JudgementContinuous ImprovementCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

XeroChargebeeHubSpotERP SystemsSales Tax Tooling

Certifications & Qualifications

CACPA

Industry Keywords

High-Growth BusinessInvestor DiligenceOutsourced AccountingBundled Hardware AccountingCustoms And Duty Costs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Migrate accounting from the external partner into an in-house function, including monthly close and consolidation across New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the United States
Manage compliance and intercompany processes across every entity
Oversee accounts payable and payroll processing across all entities
Own finance systems end to end, including ERP, billing integration, sales tax tooling, and the single source of truth for financial metrics
Design finance operations around automation and AI, including close, reconciliations, AP, reporting, and compliance calendars
Build controls, delegation of authority, and approval processes
Own accounting for the deployed camera fleet, including asset register, capitalization, depreciation, recovery, and write-offs
Own inventory across regions, including stock counts, valuation, landed cost, and provisions
Manage tariff, customs, and duty costs on hardware imports
Track camera unit economics and cash tied up in fleet growth
Optimize working capital
Own revenue recognition for bundled hardware, software, installation, services, and partner/channel arrangements
Lead and develop the Billing Analyst; oversee invoicing, collections, DSO, deferred revenue, and credit risk
Own cash management, runway reporting, banking, FX exposure, and debt facilities
Reconcile ARR, NRR, gross margin, and burn multiple to the ledger
Build and maintain the budget, forecast, and scenario model with the CEO and external finance partner
Deliver monthly budget-versus-actual reporting to leadership owners
Deliver monthly and quarterly board-pack financials
Support pricing and deal analysis and flag commercial and credit risk before contract signature
Own statutory accounts and entity filings in every jurisdiction
Own regular reporting to existing investors
Prepare the company for investor diligence and future capital raises, including diligence and the data room
Run equity administration and the cap table, including US 409A valuations when required
Own tax compliance across New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the United States
Own transfer pricing and intercompany processes and documentation
Own R&D tax incentive claims
Own the insurance program across all regions, including broker relationships, renewals, coverage, and certificates
Work closely with the CEO, external advisors, Automation Engineer, Sales, Product, Engineering, and Operations teams
Periodic travel to North America required

Requirements

What you’ll need

CA or CPA qualified
10+ years in finance
3+ years leading a finance function in a high-growth business
Has brought outsourced accounting in-house before
Experience with hardware-as-a-service, leasing, or bundled hardware and subscription accounting
Multi-entity consolidation across at least three jurisdictions
US entity accounting and reconciling US GAAP with IFRS
Has taken a business through investor diligence or a full external audit
Has owned finance systems, not just used them
Has automated finance processes and uses AI in their own work day to day
Strong financial modelling
Inventory, landed cost, and physical product COGS experience is a strong plus
Transfer pricing and intercompany experience in a multi-country group is a strong plus
Channel or partner revenue arrangements experience is a strong plus
Canadian or US entity experience is a strong plus
Xero at multi-entity scale is a strong plus
Chargebee and HubSpot experience is a strong plus
Customer value focus, intent, continuous improvement, simplification, and cross-functional approach
Builder, hands-on, clear communicator, sound judgement, and ownership mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and equity package
Health insurance
5% kiwisaver contribution
EAP & wellbeing support
Enhanced parental leave