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

conQuaesso JOBS

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published May 5, 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, investment, and liquidity planning, and ensuring accurate accounting practices tailored to the needs of non-profit entities. You will lead an interdisciplinary team, refine controlling processes, and manage project-specific funding and grant compliance. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the financial structure of a socially impactful organization while working closely with the executive board. Ideal candidates bring a strong background in business administration, extensive experience in financial management—ideally within the non-profit or social sector—and deep expertise in HGB accounting and non-profit legal frameworks. You are expected to be a strategic leader capable of driving innovation and guiding teams through organizational development, all while aligning with the values of the organization.

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 preferred.
  • Proven experience in group financial statements and HGB accounting.
  • Demonstrated experience in leadership and team management.

Languages

German (Basic)

Additional

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