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

conQuaesso JOBS

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 6, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of Finance, Accounting and Controlling, you will lead the strategic financial management of a large social welfare organization. Your day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing financial strategy, investment planning, and liquidity management while ensuring proper accounting practices in accordance with non-profit regulations. You will be instrumental in advancing the organization's controlling systems, specifically regarding funding and project management, ensuring compliance with grant guidelines. This role is highly collaborative, requiring close interaction with the Board and various departments to support data-driven decision-making. You will lead an interdisciplinary team within the finance and controlling departments, shaping the financial structures of a traditional yet innovative association. This position is ideal for a strategic leader who wants to combine financial expertise with a meaningful social mission, offering significant creative freedom in a newly structured role.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Business Administration or a comparable professional qualification.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in finance and accounting
  • Proven experience in the social economy or non-profit sector is highly preferred
  • Extensive experience in financial accounting according to HGB and consolidated financial statements
  • Experience in leading and developing interdisciplinary teams
  • Demonstrated experience in managing grant-funded projects and compliance

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

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