Department Head of Finance and Member of the Management Board

Start immediately or by agreement.

Exciting tasks await you:

• You will be responsible for the Finance Department, including the areas of debt collection, accounting, and tax collection.
• Organize the entire accounting for the municipal and local residents' community (including controlling and reporting).
• Prepare the budget, task and financial plan, and annual accounts, and manage cash flow.
• Ensure the entire payroll process.
• Advise the municipal council and finance commission on financial matters.
• Manage the insurance portfolio in collaboration with a broker.

As a member of the management board, you will significantly contribute to steering and shaping the operational affairs of the municipality of Wettingen.

What you need:

• Higher education in the finance field (CAS in Public Community Financial Specialists, qualification in financial and accounting management with a federal diploma, or equivalent).
• At least 5 years of professional experience in public finance.
• Strong knowledge of administrative, municipal, and financial budgeting law.
• Be a decisive leader willing to take responsibility.
• Have a keen insight into political processes and workflows.
• Be an open, approachable person with excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate independent and precise work with good analytical abilities.
• Show team-oriented and solution-driven behavior.

What’s in it for you?

• As the third largest municipality in the canton, our tasks are varied and exciting.
• We provide the best public service for our residents.
• We actively shape the future of Wettingen and embrace today's challenges.
• We emphasize continuing education, contributing financially and/or in terms of time.
• Our digital business management covers all processes internally, with services optimized externally wherever possible.
• Despite our size, we maintain a great team spirit, with cross-departmental exchanges.
• Transparency is key; we regularly inform our staff and seek their opinions.