Head of Finance Department | Fachbereichsleitung Finanzen (m/w/d)

Magistrat der Stadt Weiterstadt Personalservice

Weiterstadt, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Oct 6, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This is a leadership position as the Head of the Finance Department for the City of Weiterstadt, requiring comprehensive expertise in municipal finance and public accounting. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the finance division, including the preparation of the budget plan, financial statements, and quarterly reports. Key day-to-day tasks involve managing fundamental issues of municipal budgetary and levy law, developing cost and performance accounting, coordinating annual financial statements, and managing tax shares and liabilities. The role also includes acting as the deputy commercial operations manager for the municipal utility company. Candidates must possess a degree in Public Administration or Finance/Controlling, significant professional experience in public sector accounting (Doppik), and proven leadership experience. This is an attractive, permanent, full-time role offering a stable public sector career, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development.

Required Skills

Education

Diploma in Public Administration, University of Applied Sciences/Bachelor's or Master's Degree, preferably with a focus on Finance/Controlling

Experience

  • Appropriate, relevant professional experience in finance/controlling
  • Several years of management and leadership experience in public sector accounting and budgetary systems
  • Practical knowledge of commercial accounting in public administration (Doppik)
  • Experience in preparing municipal budgets

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Willingness to attend municipal committee meetings outside of regular working hours and in the evenings; Willingness to implement Section 2b of the German VAT Act (UStG).