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

conQuaesso JOBS

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published May 19, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This leadership role involves the strategic financial management and steering of a non-profit organization. You will be responsible for developing the financial strategy, ensuring proper accounting according to HGB and non-profit requirements, and enhancing controlling processes. Key duties include managing economic, investment, and liquidity planning, overseeing grant and project controlling, and ensuring compliance with funding guidelines. The position requires a strategic mindset, innovation, and the ability to lead teams through development processes. This is an attractive opportunity to actively shape the financial structures of a large social organization, contribute to its strategic direction, and lead an interdisciplinary team. You will work closely with the board and other departments, making a significant impact on the organization's social mission.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Business Administration or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in finance and accounting, ideally within the social or non-profit sector.
  • Experience with various legal forms.
  • Experience with consolidated financial statements.
  • Experience in leading teams through development processes.
  • Professional experience in financial steering of projects.
  • Professional experience in grant management and compliance.

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Familiarity with the specific requirements of non-profit organizations. Familiarity with German non-profit law (Gemeinnützigkeitsrecht) and grant law (Zuwendungsrecht). Alignment with Christian values and the mission statement of IN VIA Köln e.V. is mentioned as a personal fit.