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

conQuaesso JOBS

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 23, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of Finance, Accounting, and Controlling, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic financial management of a prominent social organization. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing financial strategies, overseeing economic, investment, and liquidity planning, and ensuring accurate accounting practices tailored to non-profit requirements. You will lead an interdisciplinary team, manage project and grant controlling, and ensure compliance with relevant funding guidelines. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape financial and management structures within a mission-driven environment, working closely with the executive board to drive sustainable social impact. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in business administration, extensive experience in finance and accounting—ideally within the non-profit sector—and a strategic mindset. You will be expected to demonstrate leadership in process development and provide expert guidance on financial matters to support organizational decision-making.

Required Skills

Education

Completed 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 desirable.
  • Experience in consolidated financial statements.
  • Proven leadership experience in managing interdisciplinary teams.

Languages

German (Basic)

Additional

  • Identification with the Christian values and mission of the organization is required.