Head of Accounting Section | Sachgebietsleiter/in Buchhaltung (m/w/d)

Stadtverwaltung Lich

Lich, Hessen, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Feb 13, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This is a full-time, permanent leadership position within the Financial Services department of a municipal administration. The successful candidate will oversee the central accounting section, with a primary focus on asset accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Key responsibilities include managing the electronic invoice workflow, coordinating central accounting guidelines, and independently handling annual financial statements and audits. You will also be responsible for budget planning related to depreciation and investment subsidies. This role is ideal for a professional with a background in public sector finance or tax who enjoys a mix of operational accounting and strategic organizational development. The position offers attractive public service benefits, including flexible working hours, long-term work accounts for sabbaticals, and a performance-oriented salary structure (TVöD 9b).

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Management Assistant in Public Administration (Verwaltungsfachangestellter), Tax Assistant (Steuerfachangestellter), or a comparable commercial qualification.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience with a focus on general and asset accounting
  • Experience in the financial department of a municipality or public authority is highly preferred
  • Professional experience in independent preparation of annual financial statements
  • Experience in managing administrative and decision-making structures within local government
  • Proven experience in asset valuation and investment promotion tracking

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • The role is based in Lich, Germany. Applicants must submit applications by March 5, 2026. Voluntary engagement (e.g., volunteer fire department) is explicitly welcomed and considered in the selection process. Must be willing to work within the TVöD (Public Service) framework.