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

conQuaesso JOBS

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 3, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of Finance, Accounting and Controlling, you will take on a strategic leadership role responsible for the financial steering of a large non-profit social organization. Your day-to-day work involves developing financial strategies, managing economic, investment, and liquidity planning, and ensuring proper accounting practices in accordance with German commercial law (HGB). You will lead an interdisciplinary team, overseeing financial accounting and controlling while modernizing reporting structures. A significant portion of the role focuses on grant and project controlling, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines and developing transparent administrative processes. This position is particularly attractive because it offers significant creative freedom in a newly structured role, allowing you to influence the strategic direction of a socially impactful organization. You will act as a key advisor to the board and management, combining your financial expertise with a commitment to social values.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Business Administration or a comparable qualification

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in finance and accounting
  • Proven experience in the social economy or non-profit sector
  • Experience in preparing consolidated financial statements and accounting according to HGB
  • Leadership experience in managing interdisciplinary teams
  • Experience with non-profit law and grant/funding regulations

Languages

Not specified

Additional

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