Head of Financial Management Department | Abteilungsleitung (m/w/d) Finanzmanagement

Stadt Garbsen

Garbsen, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Sep 12, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This leadership role involves overseeing the Financial Management Department, encompassing financial accounting, payment transactions, enforcement, taxes, and levies, including the city's role as a tax debtor. The successful candidate will be responsible for addressing complex legal issues within these areas, leading the optimization and digitalization of internal commercial business processes, and further developing tax compliance management. Key responsibilities also include monitoring adherence to proper accounting principles and managing municipal investments and related interest. This position is ideal for a proactive leader with a strong understanding of public administration and finance, looking to drive process improvements and ensure financial integrity within a dynamic municipal environment.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Administrative Science (or equivalent public/general administration degree) OR successful completion of the promotion examination according to § 33 NLVO OR successful completion of Angestelltenprüfung II

Experience

  • Leadership and management experience
  • Professional experience in general administrative law, tax code, and VAT law, or willingness to acquire these skills

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Willingness to attend meetings and appointments outside of regular working hours