Head of Finance, Digitalization, Controlling, and Municipal Employment Promotion | Teamleitung Finanzen, Digitalisierung, Controlling, Kommunale Arbeitsförderung (m/w/d)

Magistrat der Stadt Offenbach am Main

Offenbach am Main, Hessen, Deutschland
Published May 8, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of Finance, Digitalization, Controlling, and Municipal Employment Promotion at the MainArbeit Jobcenter in Offenbach, you will lead a team of 20 professionals responsible for financial management, IT support, and controlling. Your day-to-day work involves strategic oversight of federal and municipal funds, preparing economic plans and annual financial statements, and driving digitalization projects within the job center. You will act as the budget representative, ensuring compliance with legal standards while supporting third-party funded projects. This role requires strong leadership skills, deep expertise in public budget law, and a commitment to process optimization. The position is unique as it combines financial stewardship with social policy implementation, offering a stable and impactful environment in a diverse city. You will work in a collaborative, results-oriented culture that prioritizes professional development and provides flexible working conditions.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree (Bachelor or FH-Diploma) in Public Administration, Economics, Business Administration, or a comparable relevant field, or equivalent career qualification for the higher civil service (gehobener Dienst).

Experience

  • Professional experience in the digitalization of job center processes.
  • Professional experience in job center controlling.
  • Proven experience in managing federal and municipal funds.
  • First leadership experience is desirable.
  • Experience in municipal administration or public sector finance.

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must meet requirements for the higher civil service (gehobener Dienst) in general administration; German language proficiency at C1 level or higher is mandatory.