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

conQuaesso JOBS

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published May 8, 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 overseeing financial planning, including economic, investment, and liquidity forecasts, while ensuring rigorous accounting standards and developing robust controlling mechanisms. You will lead an interdisciplinary team, manage grant and project controlling, and ensure compliance with non-profit and subsidy regulations. This position is unique as it offers significant scope to shape the financial structures of a large social institution, directly contributing to its strategic direction. You will collaborate closely with the board and department heads to support data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in business administration, expertise in German commercial law (HGB), and a passion for non-profit mission-driven work. This role is perfect for a strategic leader who excels at managing financial processes while fostering team growth in a values-based environment.

Required Skills

Education

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 with various legal structures
  • Experience in consolidated financial statements
  • Proven leadership experience in managing interdisciplinary teams

Languages

German (Basic)

Additional

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