Head of Finance + Office 80 - 100%

About the job

develop | control | realize

Building Department Canton Zurich

80 - 100%

August 1, 2026 or by arrangement

Head of Finance + Office

Do you have experience in managing cost and performance accounting in the public administration? In this exciting role, you take responsibility in the environment of the client representation of the Canton of Zurich – together with 160 committed colleagues.

Your tasks

• You are responsible for the entire accounting, with the focus of your work on cost and performance accounting. You coordinate and communicate the budget including long-term planning, interim reports, the annual financial statement, and the office's business report.
• You take an active role in the management team staff, steer cross-departmental topics and interfaces, and independently advise the department management as well as the executive management on financial and administrative issues.
• You ensure a high quality of service, position the specialist unit as a central hub within the organization, and drive the digitization and automation of financial and administrative processes forward.
• You are responsible for the internal control system (ICS) and the time recording system ProTime.
• You lead the Finance + Office specialist unit with three employees and one apprentice.

Your profile

• You have a tertiary degree in business administration or an equivalent qualification.
• You have solid, several years of professional and leadership experience and ideally experience with SAP in the public sector or administration.
• You think strategically and at the same time get involved in operational business.
• You value constructive collaboration with all parties involved, work independently, and are characterized by good communication skills.

How we inspire you

• An exciting, meaningful, and diverse range of tasks
• The opportunity to shape and further develop accounting
• A committed and cheerful team
• Attractive working conditions

Your contact

Dr. Regula Imhof

Department Head

+41 43 257 46 54

Department Head

+41 43 257 46 54

Dear personnel service providers! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee claims. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.

About us

The Building Office is responsible for the development, realization, and maintenance of cantonal buildings, from the Grossmünster to the university building.

It ensures competent planning and realization of new buildings, maintenance, and art-and-construction projects of public buildings.

It is committed to sustainability and building culture, ensures careful use of resources, and high operational suitability.

Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main train station.

It ensures competent planning and realization of new buildings, maintenance, and art-and-construction projects of public buildings.

It is committed to sustainability and building culture, ensures careful use of resources, and high operational suitability.

Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main train station.

We offer…

Lunch check

Scope for design

Good and broad training and further education opportunities

Responsible activity

Interaction on equal footing

Your application process

Pre-selection

First interview

Second interview

Assessment center

Final decision