Head of Accounting | Abteilungsleitung Rechnungswesen (m/w/d) / 13440 / Dezernat 02 - Finanzen und Controlling

Universitätsklinikum Essen

Essen, Ruhr, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 13, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As the Head of Accounting within the Finance and Controlling department, you will take on a pivotal leadership role overseeing both technical and disciplinary aspects of the accounting team. Your primary focus will be driving the digital transformation of the organization by implementing automated processes and integrating AI into bookkeeping workflows. You will hold strategic responsibility for company-wide accounting systems, managing the transition from current SAP environments to S/4HANA. Day-to-day, you will ensure high data quality, maintain internal control systems for tax compliance, and lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and KHBV standards. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker who enjoys interface management between IT, medical, and commercial controlling. It offers a secure public service position in North Rhine-Westphalia with a family-friendly culture, including on-site childcare and extensive professional development opportunities.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree (Master's or Diploma) in Business Administration, Health Economics, Business Informatics, or a comparable field of study.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in the accounting department of a hospital
  • Proven leadership experience in managing teams or complex financial projects
  • Extensive experience with SAP and financial software systems
  • Demonstrated experience in interface management between IT and commercial departments
  • Experience in preparing financial statements according to HGB and KHBV regulations

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Proof of vaccination/immunity against measles is required according to §23a of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). The role is based in Essen, Germany, within the public service of North Rhine-Westphalia.