Head of Finance, Accounting and Controlling | Leitung Finanzen, Rechnungswesen und Controlling (w/m/d)
conQuaesso JOBS
Job Summary
As the Head of Finance, Accounting, and Controlling, you will spearhead the strategic financial management of a prominent non-profit social organization. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve overseeing economic, investment, and liquidity planning while ensuring proper accounting practices in accordance with German commercial law (HGB) and non-profit regulations. You will lead an interdisciplinary team, modernizing controlling processes and managing grant and project funding to ensure compliance with funding guidelines. This role is highly strategic, requiring close collaboration with the board and department heads to drive sound business decisions. This position is particularly attractive for professionals seeking a meaningful role with significant creative freedom in a newly restructured position. You will have the opportunity to shape the financial future of a traditional yet innovative association while benefiting from professional development opportunities and coaching.
Required Skills
Education
University degree in Business Administration or a comparable qualification.
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in finance and accounting
- Experience in the social economy or non-profit sector is highly preferred
- Proven experience in leadership and team development
- Extensive experience with German Commercial Code (HGB) accounting and consolidated financial statements
- Professional experience in managing grant-funded projects and compliance
Languages
Additional
- Identification with Christian values and the mission statement of the association is required. The position is based in Cologne and is a permanent, full-time role.
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