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

conQuaesso JOBS

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 16, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of Finance, Accounting and Controlling, you will spearhead the strategic financial management of a prominent non-profit social organization. Your daily responsibilities include overseeing economic, investment, and liquidity planning while ensuring proper accounting practices in compliance with non-profit regulations. You will be instrumental in advancing the organization's controlling systems, particularly in the areas of grant management and project controlling, ensuring adherence to funding guidelines. This role offers significant creative freedom to shape the financial structures of a newly reorganized department. You will lead an interdisciplinary team of accounting and controlling professionals, serving as a key strategic advisor to the board and various departments. This position is ideal for a financial leader who wants to combine professional expertise with a sense of social purpose, working within a traditional yet innovative association that values Christian ethics and social impact.

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 with HGB accounting standards and consolidated financial statements
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in managing and developing interdisciplinary teams
  • Experience in managing grant-funded projects and ensuring compliance with funding regulations

Languages

Not specified

Additional

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