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

conQuaesso JOBS

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 30, 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 to ensure compliance with funding guidelines, and drive the evolution of internal controlling processes. This position is unique as it allows you to shape the financial structure of a socially impactful organization while working closely with the board and various departments to support mission-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in accounting, non-profit law, and strategic leadership, combined with the ability to guide teams through organizational development processes.

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.
  • Experience with various legal entity structures.
  • Experience in consolidated financial statements.
  • Proven leadership experience in guiding teams through development processes.

Languages

German (Basic)

Additional

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