Head of Accounting Department | LEITER/-IN DES FACHBEREICHS (w/m/d) Rechnungswesen
Ev.-luth. Kirchenkreisverband Hildesheim
Job Summary
As the Head of Accounting, you will lead a department of 21 employees across four specialized teams for a central non-profit service provider supporting church districts and daycare centers. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve analyzing and optimizing financial and accounting processes, managing liquidity and reserve funds (including securities trading), and ensuring strict compliance with tax regulations. You will serve as the primary point of contact for auditors and banks while providing expert advice on digital payment transitions and managing committee relations. This role is ideal for a leadership professional looking for a stable, long-term position with flexible working hours and a meaningful mission. The position offers attractive benefits including a company car pool, Hansefit, and additional pension schemes, all within a modern working environment that values professional development and a collaborative team atmosphere.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Bachelor/Master) in Public Administration, Law, Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable qualification for senior civil service career paths.
Experience
- Professional experience in financial management or accounting leadership
- Experience in leading and developing large teams (21+ staff members)
- Proven track record in financial process analysis and optimization
- Experience in committee support and stakeholder negotiation
- Experience in managing liquidity and investment funds
Languages
Additional
- Valid Class B driver's license required. Must be willing to attend occasional evening meetings. For civil service status, membership in a member church of the EKD is required; for salaried employees, loyalty to the Protestant church is mandatory.