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

conQuaesso JOBS

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 14, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of Finance, Accounting and Controlling, you will spearhead the strategic financial management of a prominent social welfare association. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve overseeing economic, investment, and liquidity planning, ensuring proper accounting practices in line with non-profit regulations, and advancing the organization's controlling systems. A significant portion of the role focuses on grant and project controlling, where you will ensure compliance with funding guidelines and develop transparent administrative processes. This position is particularly attractive because it offers immense creative freedom within a newly structured role, allowing you to shape the financial future of a traditional yet innovative social organization. You will lead an interdisciplinary team and serve as a key strategic advisor to the board, contributing to decisions that have a direct social and societal impact. The role combines high-level financial strategy with the meaningful mission of supporting people in various life situations.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in finance and accounting
  • Professional experience within the social economy or non-profit sector is preferred
  • Proven experience in leadership and managing interdisciplinary teams
  • Experience with non-profit organizational requirements and various legal forms
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic financial planning and consolidated accounting

Languages

Not specified

Additional

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