Gemeindeverwaltung Wald
Wald ZH
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Head of Finance 100%
- Publication date:18 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Wald ZH
Job summary
Wald ZH is a vibrant community with 10,500 residents, offering a blend of city and countryside. Join us for a fulfilling opportunity in a supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Lead the Finance Department, overseeing finance, taxes, and properties.
- Manage and develop a team of five direct reports.
- Prepare budgets, annual accounts, and financial planning.
Skills
- Commercial training with further education in finance or accounting.
- Strong numerical understanding and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills and social competence.
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About the job
The municipality of Wald ZH is "city and country", has 10,500 inhabitants and is a recreational area in the Zurich Oberland.
Head of Finance 100%
Due to the upcoming retirement of our Head of Finance, we are looking for a successor as of March 1, 2026, or by agreement.
Your area of responsibility
- Overall responsibility for the Finance Department including the areas of finance, taxes, and real estate
- Leadership and promotion of the five directly subordinate employees
- Preparation of the budget, annual financial statements, and financial planning
- Advising the municipal council and supporting administrative offices in financial matters
- Ensuring efficient accounting and controlling
- Responsibility for liquidity planning and investment controlling
- Further development of processes and digitalization in finance
Your profile
- Commercial basic training with further education in finance or accounting (e.g., specialist certificate in finance and accounting or equivalent)
- Several years of professional experience, ideally in the public sector
- Leadership experience in a comparable function is an advantage
- Strong numerical understanding, analytical skills, and a networked way of thinking
- Responsible, reliable, and proactive personality
- High social competence, strong communication skills, and assertiveness
- Enjoyment of direct exchange with authorities, employees, and the public
- Very good IT skills (M365, Abacus; innosolv, Tutoris, and CMI are an advantage)
Our offer
- A responsible leadership position with opportunities to shape
- Participation in administrative development as a member of the management team
- A collegial and motivated team
- Home office and annual working hours
- Support for your personal development
- Attractive employment conditions and modern social benefits
- Modern workplace with very good transport connections
Exciting for you? Then please send us your application online. We look forward to getting to know you. Questions will be gladly answered by the current position holder Martin Weber, 055 256 51 17, or the municipal clerk Alexander Dietrich-Mirkovic, 055 256 52 40.
