Head of Finance Department | Leiter (m/w/d) für den Fachbereich Finanzen gesucht!
Gemeinde Trittau
Job Summary
The Municipality of Trittau is seeking a dedicated Head of the Finance Department to lead its 18-member team, which is structured into two services: Financial Accounting and Taxes, Fees, and Contributions. This critical, permanent, full or part-time role (minimum 30 hours/week) involves comprehensive leadership—managing the department's professional, organizational, and personnel aspects, and directly overseeing the Taxes, Fees, and Contributions service. Key responsibilities include independent budget planning for several municipal budgets, handling fundamental financial and tax legal matters, and developing and updating fee statutes for presentation to decision-making bodies. Candidates must possess a degree in Public Administration (equivalent to Dipl. Verwaltungswirt or Verwaltungsfachwirt/AGL II) or a relevant Bachelor's degree, coupled with significant professional and leadership experience within municipal administration. The position requires deep knowledge of municipal budget and levy law and a willingness to attend evening meetings.
Required Skills
Education
Dipl. Public Administration (Verwaltungswirt/in) or Certified Administrative Specialist (Verwaltungsfachwirt/in, AGL II), or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study
Experience
- Several years of professional and leadership experience in a leading function within municipal administration
- Comprehensive knowledge of municipal budget and levy law
- Experience in handling fundamental financial and tax legal issues
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to work outside regular working hours (especially evenings for committee meetings)