Head of the Finance Department at 100%

• 25 August 2026 • 100% • Indefinite duration • Chemin du Bois-des-arts 58, 1226 Thônex • Log in to see the jobup.ch salary estimate 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. Focused on 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 Administrative Council the financial and strategic orientations necessary for optimal financial management of the City ; • Supervise all activities of the Department, ensuring the application of laws, regulations and decrees related to the field ; • Prepare the budget, as well as financial and investment plans ; • Maintain the accounting and the closing of accounts in application of 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, particularly 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 Municipal Councillors, as well as the annual monitoring and accounting ; • Advise the Heads of Departments and support them in all financial aspects ; • Monitor Municipal Council sessions as well as political items (deliberations, motions etc.) ; • Ensure the proofreading and validation of the explanatory memorandums submitted to the Municipal Council, ensuring their coherence, compliance and quality. Qualifications ### • Federal Diploma of Specialist in Finance and Accounting or Master in Finance or Bachelor in Economics or training deemed equivalent ; • A minimum of 6 years of professional experience ideally within a municipality / city or in a fiduciary firm with team leadership ; • 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 payroll 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, copy of diplomas and work certificates) the deadline is set for 15 September 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.