Expert in Public Finance — Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 10 days ago
Role overview
Canton of Zurich Directorate of Justice and Interior Municipal Office Public Finance Expert 80
100% The municipal office supports the Zurich municipalities in fulfilling their legal requirements
- Canton of Zurich Directorate of Justice and Interior Municipal Office Public Finance Expert 80
- 100% The municipal office supports the Zurich municipalities in fulfilling their legal requirements
- It advises and supports municipalities and the population in the areas of municipal law, municipal finances, naturalization, residents and civil status.
- The municipal office also takes on cantonal enforcement and supervisory tasks and is responsible for the infrastructure for digital services.
Main responsibilities
- It advises and supports municipalities and the population in the areas of municipal law, municipal finances, naturalization, residents and civil status.
- The municipal office also takes on cantonal enforcement and supervisory tasks and is responsible for the infrastructure for digital services.
- The municipal finance department supervises the municipalities in their budget management and control, calculates and carries out financial equalization and prepares analyzes of the financial situation and development of the Zurich municipalities.
- To strengthen our team, we are looking for a public finance expert 80%
- 100% (cities and municipalities) as of December 1, 2026 or by appointment.
- Are you looking for a challenge in the colorful environment of the cantonal administration, an employer with topics as diverse as life?
- We are suited to a technically strong and committed personality who likes to take on responsibility, can adapt to new situations and contributes to trusting teamwork.
- Your field of activity With us you will work conceptually and professionally on the topic of finance in cities and municipalities.
- You will help shape the further development of the financial budget and accounting of cities and municipalities and contribute your expertise to the financial supervision of the municipalities.
- Independent advice on internal and external inquiries about municipal finances as well as regulatory audits of annual financial statements are also part of your central area of responsibility.
Application process
- You are equally interested in financial figures, accounting and the application of the law.
- You think analytically, work in a structured manner and have a confident and responsive demeanor towards internal and external partners.
- You enjoy working with others, sharing your knowledge and bringing different perspectives together constructively.
- You can adapt to new situations, are willing to change and are open to further developing existing ways of working.
- You can find further information here: www.zh.ch/gaz You can find out what it means to work for the canton here: https://www.zh.ch/de/arbeit-beim-kanton.html Your application Interested?
- Then send us your application – very easy with the usual documents.
- Simply upload it to our online portal by September 10, 2026.
- We look forward to getting to know you!
Contacts
- persons Technical questions are answered by the department head, Dr.
- Alexander Haus, 043 259 83 51 Ursula Schlatter, HR manager, is responsible for questions about employment and the process, Tel. 043 259 83 30.
Company and context
- You have several years of professional experience in the field of public finance and/or in a public administration or organization.
- Ideally, you have proven practical experience in a cantonal or municipal environment as well as in dealing with political issues and/or in the technical management of financial issues.
- You have a university degree in business administration, political or political science, law and/or a higher level of specialist training - for example as a dipl.
- Auditor, federal dipl.
- Expert in accounting and controlling or a comparable further training in finance and accounting.
- Strong analytical skills, independence, a high level of quality awareness, reliability and willingness to learn round off your profile.
- What we offer As an employer, we stand for reliability, fairness, openness and humanity.
- With us you can expect a socially relevant task with a direct connection to public life in the canton of Zurich.
- We offer you flexible working time models, compensation for flextime and overtime, support for your professional and personal development, participation in training and further education, attractive and generous pension solutions, a collegial working environment with short decision-making processes and a culture of open doors and cross-departmental collaboration.
- In a few months we will move into our new, modern “new work” premises in the city center.
Additional details
- Tasks, but also for shared success within the team.
- Tasks and the municipal office?
- Contact persons Technical questions are answered by the department head, Dr.
- We do not consider applications via personnel services for this position.
Notes and original content
- Workload: 80-100%
Questions about this listing
What salary does Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich offer for this role?
Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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