Head of Department 2 - Finance and Assets | Leitung des Fachbereichs 2 - Finanzwesen/Vermögen - (m/w/d)

Der Magistrat der Stadt Pohlheim

Pohlheim, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Feb 5, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This is a key leadership role managing Department 2 (Finance and Assets) for the City of Pohlheim, encompassing Finances, Assets, Taxes, Holdings, Controlling, Real Estate, and the Central Cash Office. The Head of Department will lead a team of eleven employees while also performing significant hands-on administrative tasks. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing and executing the budget and supplementary budget, managing asset, liquidity, claims, and debt, and handling fundamental financial and business management issues. The ideal candidate possesses comprehensive expertise in municipal budgeting, treasury, and accounting, along with basic knowledge of balance sheet and tax law. This position requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and accurately, often attending meetings outside regular office hours.

Required Skills

Education

Completed accounting or administrative technical training or comparable qualifications

Experience

  • Professional experience in municipal administration (ideal)
  • Concrete experience in the process of issuing budget statutes and preparing the budget plan
  • Experience in leading teams (ideal)

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Regular participation in committee meetings and discussions outside of usual service hours is required.