Head of Finance, Accounting and Controlling | Leitung Finanzen, Rechnungswesen und Controlling (w/m/d)

conQuaesso JOBS

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Mar 30, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

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 financial, investment, and liquidity planning, while ensuring proper accounting practices in compliance with non-profit regulations. You will play a pivotal role in advancing the organization's controlling systems, particularly regarding grant and project management, ensuring adherence to funding guidelines. This leadership position offers significant creative freedom to shape the financial structures of a newly reorganized department. You will lead an interdisciplinary team of accounting and controlling professionals, serving as a key strategic advisor to the board and various departments. This role is ideal for a mission-driven leader looking to combine high-level financial expertise with social impact in a traditional yet innovative environment.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Business Administration or a comparable qualification

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in finance and accounting
  • Professional experience in the social economy or non-profit sector is preferred
  • Experience in financial management of different legal forms
  • Proven experience in leadership and team development
  • Experience with German Commercial Code (HGB) accounting and consolidated financial statements

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Identification with Christian values and the mission statement of IN VIA Köln e.V. is required.