Head of Treasury and Deputy Head of Financial Administration | Abteilungsleitung (m/w/d)
Stadt Leinfelden-Echterdingen KdöR
Job Summary
This leadership role involves managing the Treasury Department for the City of Leinfelden-Echterdingen, overseeing a team of seven employees while serving as the Deputy Head of the Financial Administration Office. You will be responsible for the comprehensive financial lifecycle of the municipality, including budget planning, financial monitoring, and the preparation of annual financial statements. A key focus of the position is modernizing the administration through digital transformation projects, process automation, and the integration of AI-supported tools in planning and controlling. Additionally, you will manage central accounting, asset management, and provide expert tax and business advice to the overall administration. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker who enjoys working in a high-tech yet family-friendly environment near major infrastructure hubs like the Stuttgart airport and trade fair, offering long-term stability and flexible working conditions.
Required Skills
Education
Degree in Public Management (Bachelor of Arts or Diploma in Public Administration) or a comparable qualification.
Experience
- Professional experience in municipal finance, treasury, or public accounting
- Leadership experience in managing a team or department
- Experience in preparing annual financial statements and asset accounting
- Experience with administrative digitalization and process optimization
- Experience in managing municipal investments and grant applications
Languages
Additional
- Must be eligible for civil service status (up to A 13) or public service employment (up to EG 12 TVöD). Location is Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany.