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

conQuaesso JOBS

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 7, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This leadership position involves the strategic financial management of a large social welfare association, where you will be responsible for developing financial strategies in alignment with the organization's overall goals. Day-to-day, you will oversee economic, investment, and liquidity planning, ensuring proper accounting practices that comply with non-profit regulations. A key focus is the advancement of meaningful controlling systems, specifically in the areas of grants and project funding, ensuring adherence to subsidy guidelines. You will lead an interdisciplinary team in financial accounting and controlling, acting as a central point of contact for the board and various departments. This role is particularly attractive because it offers significant creative freedom in a newly structured position within a traditional yet innovative organization. It combines high-level strategic responsibility with the opportunity to make a direct social impact while benefiting from professional development and coaching programs.

Required Skills

Education

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 leadership and managing interdisciplinary teams
  • Experience with various legal forms and non-profit organizational requirements
  • Experience in preparing consolidated financial statements and accounting according to HGB

Languages

Not specified

Additional

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