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

conQuaesso JOBS

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published May 1, 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 involve developing financial strategies, overseeing economic and liquidity planning, and ensuring rigorous accounting practices that comply with non-profit regulations. You will lead an interdisciplinary team, manage grant and project controlling, and act as a key advisor to the executive board. This role is unique because it offers the opportunity to shape financial structures within a mission-driven environment, directly impacting social welfare services. You will need a strong background in business administration, expertise in HGB (German Commercial Code) accounting, and a proven track record in financial leadership, ideally within the non-profit or social sector. Your ability to balance strategic foresight with operational excellence will be essential for driving the organization's financial health and transparency.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Business Administration or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in finance and accounting.
  • Experience in consolidated financial statements.
  • Proven leadership experience in managing interdisciplinary teams.
  • Experience in the social economy or non-profit sector is highly desirable.
  • Experience working with various legal entity structures.

Languages

German (Basic)

Additional

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