Head of Finance and Treasury | Fachbereichsleitung Finanzen für unsere Kämmerei (m/w/d)

Gemeinde Sipplingen

Sipplingen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Feb 10, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role offers a leadership opportunity as the Head of Finance for the municipality of Sipplingen, located on the picturesque shores of Lake Constance. You will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the finance department, including budget planning, financial monitoring, and the preparation of annual financial statements. Beyond core accounting, you will oversee the commercial management of municipal utilities and provide financial coordination for construction projects, including architect liaison and documentation. The position is ideal for a structured and decisive professional who enjoys a mix of administrative excellence and digital transformation. Joining a team recognized as a 'Top Company' by kununu, you will work in a modern, renovated town hall with an ergonomic office and lake views. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for three years as parental leave coverage, offering a meaningful career path with direct impact on local community development.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Public Management (Diplom-Verwaltungswirt/in FH or Bachelor of Arts) or a comparable qualification; eligibility as a specialist for municipal finance (Fachbediensteter für das Finanzwesen).

Experience

  • Professional experience in municipal finance and public administration
  • Experience in financial planning, monitoring, and preparation of annual accounts
  • Experience in the commercial management of municipal utilities or similar entities
  • Proven experience in applying German tax law and NKHR regulations
  • Leadership experience or demonstrated potential for department management
  • Experience in coordinating with external stakeholders such as architects for construction projects

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • The position is a fixed-term parental leave replacement for approximately 3 years. Candidates must have the legal capacity to serve as a specialist official for finance in a German municipal context. Application deadline is February 26, 2026.