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

conQuaesso JOBS

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published May 7, 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 standards, particularly within the non-profit sector. You will lead an interdisciplinary team, manage grant and project controlling, and ensure compliance with funding guidelines. A key aspect of this role is the further development of controlling processes to provide actionable insights for the executive board and various departments. This position is unique as it offers significant creative freedom to shape financial structures in a mission-driven environment, directly contributing to the organization's social impact. You will act as a central advisor for financial matters, bridging the gap between administrative operations and strategic organizational goals while fostering a culture of innovation and professional growth.

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.
  • Experience with various legal entity structures.
  • Experience in consolidated financial statements.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in managing interdisciplinary teams.

Languages

German (Basic)

Additional

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