Specialist in Finance and Accounting 80 - 100%

About the job

looking ahead | shaping | preserving

Building Department Canton of Zurich

80 - 100%

1 October 2026 or by arrangement

Specialist in Finance and Accounting

Are you interested in the history of the Canton of Zurich? The Department of Archaeology and Monument Preservation protects and documents cultural assets from all eras and is committed to sustainably preserving the archaeological and architectural heritage of the canton and passing it on to future generations.

Your tasks

• Full responsibility for the department's finance and accounting
• Responsibility for internal project controlling and third-party fund management as well as contact person for project managers on financial matters
• Service provision in the area of controlling as well as budgeting and annual financial statements
• Support of management in financial planning, control and cost monitoring

Your profile

• Commercial training with further education as a federally certified specialist in finance and accounting
• Several years of professional experience in accounting, preferably in the public administration
• Strong quality awareness as well as precise and structured working methods
• Fluent German skills in spoken and written form
• Very good user knowledge of MS Office, SAP knowledge is an advantage

Your contact

Carmen Furger

Head of Department / Management Support

043 257 67 01

Head of Department / Management Support

043 257 67 01

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

About us

The Office for Spatial Development (ARE) is the cantonal specialist office for spatial planning, geoinformation and cultural heritage preservation. It contributes to promoting the quality of location for the living and economic area of Zurich and creates the conditions for attractive settlement and landscape areas. In addition, ARE provides spatial data and preserves the cultural heritage of the Canton of Zurich.

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

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

We offer…

Lunch vouchers

Fair salaries

Meaningful work

Team

Your application process

Pre-selection

First interview online

Second interview

Final decision