Head of Payment Transactions (m/f/d)

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. With our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Office for Financial Services is responsible for the cantonal accounting. It supports the decentralized accounting offices in all questions related to accounting and ensures uniform implementation. Furthermore, it manages the canton’s assets, is responsible for payment transactions, conducts the technical planning process, and prepares both the accounting year-end and the cantonal financial publications. Additionally, the office manages the state financial and logistics applications.

To complement our team, we are looking for you as of February 1, 2026, or by agreement, as

Head of Payment Transactions (m/f/d)

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• You take over the personnel and organizational leadership of the Payment Transactions department, which will grow in personnel in the coming years due to an internal reorganization
• You design and optimize the cantonal creditor and debtor processes as the process-responsible person
• You build up and further develop the support organization for the decentralized cantonal accounting offices (First Level Support)
• You work operationally in day-to-day business
• You promote the further development of your team and, together with the team trainer, supervise apprentices
• You actively contribute to projects related to the further development of accounting
• You participate in year-end closing tasks and general accounting duties

What distinguishes you

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus on finance or a federal specialist certificate in finance and accounting
• Several years of experience in accounting in a large company, ideally with creditor workflow and electronic bank processing
• Leadership experience as well as completed leadership training
• Experience with SAP FI and SAP SD
• Structured, reliable, and independent working style
• Knowledge in process management and a clear IT affinity
• Strong communication and presentation skills

What we offer

• A responsible role with scope for design in a central, modern financial services office undergoing a transformation process
• A committed team that values collaboration and development
• Opportunities for personal and professional development – also within the framework of major digitization projects
• Flexible working hours and progressive employment conditions
• A role where you can both lead and contribute professionally

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you want to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.