Head of Finance and Accounting 80%
Stadt St.Gallen
Altstadt
Key information
- Publication date:27 January 2026
- Workload:80%
- Place of work:Altstadt
Job summary
Join a dedicated team supporting finance and controlling challenges. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with benefits like home office.
Tasks
- Assist in budgeting, financial planning, and reporting for the department.
- Provide business support for reports and templates for city council.
- Supervise an employee and manage transaction verifications.
Skills
- Degree in finance or relevant expertise required.
- Experience in accounting and controlling, preferably in public administration.
- Strong communication, flexibility, and conceptual skills essential.
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Your new role
In a small dedicated team, you advise and support the Directorate of Social Affairs and Security on various issues related to finance and controlling. In collaboration with the departments, you prepare the budget, financial plan, investment plan, and the accounts. In addition, you provide business management support in the preparation and revision of reports and templates of all kinds for the city council or city parliament and develop the basis for the financial management of the directorate. You are also responsible for checking and posting booking invoices. You supervise one employee.
This position is for you if
- You have a degree as a specialist in finance and accounting or equivalent know-how.
- You have professional experience in accounting and controlling, preferably in the public administration.
- You are a committed personality.
- You distinguish yourself through independence, flexibility, as well as conceptual and communication skills.
Good reasons to work for the City of St.Gallen:
Your department
The Social Affairs and Security staff is the hub for all matters of the Directorate of Social Affairs and Security with the departments City Police, Fire Department/Civil Protection, Social Issues, Child and Adult Protection Authority, and Social Services. It forms the interface between the director, city council, city parliament, and the four other directorates.
Our corporate culture
The interdisciplinary team of the Social Affairs and Security staff fosters a collegial interaction among each other and works closely together. We cultivate a corporate culture characterized by mutual respect and equal opportunities. Our framework conditions support you in balancing work, family, and other areas of life.
What we offer
We offer you a responsible, varied, and challenging trusted position with modern employment conditions including home office. You receive discounts on public transport and, as a parent, also a municipal family allowance. Look forward to a central workplace in the middle of the old town of St.Gallen.
Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Sarah Gerteis, Chief of Staff Directorate of Social Affairs and Security, phone 071 224 56 37. Please submit your complete application exclusively online.
We value diversity in all its forms and look forward to your perspective.
