Head of Accounting | Leiterin / Leiter (m/w/d) für das Rechnungswesen

Stadt Bünde Gebietskörperschaft

Bünde, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published May 21, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The Kommunalbetriebe Bünde, a subsidiary of the city of Bünde, is seeking a Head of Accounting to lead and coordinate their accounting department. This role involves managing financial accounting, fixed asset accounting, accounts receivable and payable, and cost accounting across all operational branches. The position requires leading a team of 8 employees, fostering collaboration, and supporting the conceptual development of financial relationships. Key responsibilities include economic and financial planning, preparing annual financial statements, liquidity planning, tax compliance, and implementing new financial accounting software. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial understanding, strategic thinking, leadership skills, and a structured, results-oriented approach to work. This is a permanent, full-time or part-time position with a minimum of 35 hours per week, offering a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Required Skills

Education

Successful completion of the Angestelltenlehrgang II (Public Administration Specialist) or a completed academic degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Leadership and coordination experience in accounting
  • Experience in financial accounting, fixed asset accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cost accounting
  • Experience in economic planning and financial planning
  • Experience in preparing annual financial statements, balance sheets, and profit and loss statements
  • Experience with tax compliance and tax law requirements
  • Experience in implementing and developing financial accounting software
  • Proven experience in personnel management and delegation

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Perspectively, the granting of Prokura (procuration) is intended.