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

conQuaesso JOBS

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 8, 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 and investment planning, and ensuring proper accounting practices in accordance with HGB and non-profit regulations. You will lead an interdisciplinary team, overseeing financial accounting, project controlling, and the management of public funding and grants. A key focus is the modernization of controlling systems and ensuring compliance with grant guidelines. This position is particularly attractive as it offers significant creative freedom in a newly structured role, allowing you to shape the financial framework of a mission-driven organization. You will act as a central advisor to the board and management, contributing directly to the strategic direction and social impact of the association.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Business Administration or a comparable 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 team development
  • Extensive experience with HGB accounting and consolidated financial statements
  • Professional experience in managing public funds and grant compliance

Languages

Not specified

Additional

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