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

conQuaesso JOBS

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Mar 31, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of Finance, Accounting and Controlling, you will lead the strategic financial management of a prominent social welfare organization. Your day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing economic, investment, and liquidity planning, ensuring proper accounting practices in compliance with non-profit regulations, and advancing the organization's controlling systems. You will play a pivotal role in grant and project controlling, ensuring adherence to funding guidelines while developing transparent administrative processes. This leadership position involves managing an interdisciplinary team and serving as a key advisor to the board and various departments. What makes this role unique is the opportunity to shape the financial structures of a large, mission-driven social provider during a period of restructuring, combining professional financial expertise with meaningful social impact. You will benefit from significant creative freedom, professional development opportunities, and the chance to drive innovation within a traditional yet forward-thinking association.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration or a comparable professional 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 managing interdisciplinary teams
  • Professional experience with HGB accounting and consolidated financial statements
  • Experience in managing different legal forms and non-profit specific requirements

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Identification with Christian values and the mission statement of IN VIA Köln e.V. is required. This is a full-time, permanent position.