Head of Financial Management and Tax Department | Abteilungsleitung für die Abteilung Finanzmanagement mwd

Gartenstadt Haan Die Bürgermeisterin

Haan, Rheinland, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Oct 21, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This full-time, permanent role involves leading the Financial Management and Tax Department (Division 20-1) for the City of Haan, a growing municipality near Düsseldorf. The Head of Department will be responsible for coordinating comprehensive budget and financial planning, performing financial controlling, and providing essential training and support to specialist departments regarding planning processes. Key duties also include managing the credit portfolio, handling refinancing and extensions, calculating financial models, and addressing specific municipal tax and fee incidents. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree in Public Management or Business Administration, coupled with several years of professional experience in municipal budget law. Strong organizational skills, negotiation ability, and a proactive willingness to drive digital transformation are essential for success in this responsible and autonomous position.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Public Management (Diplom-Verwaltungs(betriebs)wirt/in FH, Bachelor of Law, or Bachelor of Arts), Business Administration, or completed Angestelltenlehrgang II (FR Kommunalverwaltung). Recognition of foreign qualifications by German institutions is mandatory.

Experience

  • Several years of relevant professional experience in municipal budget law
  • Professional experience in financial accounting
  • Professional experience in treasury management

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must demonstrate reliability, flexibility, resilience, and organizational skills. Willingness to actively participate in ongoing digitalization efforts. Must possess good manners and strong communicative abilities.