Head of the Finance Department at 100%

Currently in full expansion, the Ville de Thônex abounds with projects Head of the Finance Department at 100% Currently in full expansion, the Ville de Thônex abounds with ambitious and innovative projects. With its 17’000 inhabitants, Thônex is a dynamic city, oriented towards the future and the challenges of tomorrow. Oriented towards sustainability with the "Cité de l’énergie®" label while being an "entreprise formatrice", the municipal Administration makes it a point of honor to meet the challenges related to continuous demographic growth while guaranteeing a high quality of life for its inhabitants. Directly reporting to the Secretary General and at the head of a team of 4 people, La Ville de Thônex is looking for a Head of the Finance Department at 100% Main missions and responsibilities Lead and guarantee the development as well as the proper functioning of the Finance Department; Define and present to the Secretary General and the Conseil administratif the financial and strategic orientations necessary for optimal financial management of the City; Supervise all activities of the Department by ensuring the application of laws, regulations and decrees related to the field; Elaborate the budget, as well as financial and investment plans; Maintain the accounting and the closing of accounts in application of the usual standards and municipal and cantonal directives; Optimize borrowing options; Ensure the monitoring and control of financial aspects related to the payroll, in collaboration with the Human Resources Department, notably within the framework of budget preparation and monitoring of salary costs; provide, if necessary, support or substitution to the Human Resources Department in the salary management process; Administer the management and payment of attendance fees for the Conseillers municipaux, as well as the annual monitoring and statement; Advise the Departments and support them in all financial aspects; Perform the monitoring of the sessions of the Conseil municipal as well as political objects (deliberations, motions etc.); Ensure the proofreading and validation of the explanatory statements submitted to the Conseil municipal, ensuring their coherence, compliance and quality. Qualifications Federal diploma of specialist in finance and accounting or Master in finance or bachelor's degree in economics or training deemed equivalent; Professional experience of a minimum of 6 years ideally within a municipality / city or in a fiduciary with team management; Mastery of financial and analytical accounting; Knowledge of Geneva taxation; Excellent mastery of accounting software and other common management software, Opale blue pearl is an asset; Sensitivity to the political and public domain; Advanced mastery of Microsoft Excel; Competence in salary management. Additional information Start date: To be agreed Rate: 100 % Application dossier Are you ready to take on these challenges while joining a dynamic and motivated team? Apply with your complete dossier via Jobup only (CV with photo, cover letter, copies of diplomas and work certificates) the deadline is set for September 15, 2026 inclusive. Only complete dossiers will be processed. La Ville de Thônex is part of a process of promoting equality between women and men as well as diversity. The positions are open to everyone without any distinction. jpid0d66b7djm jpit0835jm jpiy26jm