Financial Officer (Third-Party Funds and Taxes) | Sachbearbeitung Finanzen (m/w/d) Drittmittel und Steuern

Hochschule für Musik Detmold

Detmold, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Aug 14, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role involves comprehensive financial and administrative management of national and international third-party funded projects, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines and budgetary regulations. Key responsibilities include assisting with grant applications, managing project accounts, overseeing income and expenditure, and preparing financial statements. Additionally, the position handles tax assessments for contracts and projects, prepares monthly tax returns and annual statements, and manages corporate budgets. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of financial regulations, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently under pressure. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to a dynamic team within a higher education setting, focusing on financial stability for teaching, research, and innovation.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Administrative Sciences, or Law; or equivalent qualifications as an Administrative Specialist (Verwaltungsfachwirt); or a completed commercial or tax-related vocational training.

Experience

  • Professional experience in financial management, administration, or law
  • Knowledge of relevant legal foundations (grant law, state budget law, state higher education law)
  • Knowledge of applicable funding regulations
  • Professional experience in commercial or tax-related fields (if applicable, with vocational training)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • This is a full-time, temporary position until December 31, 2026, to cover maternity and parental leave. Applicants should be eligible to work in Germany. The role involves supporting digitalization initiatives within the finance department.