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About the Role

In this central leadership role, you will be responsible for finance and accounting, controlling, liquidity management, and contract management. You will lead a team of seven employees, report directly to the board, and actively shape the foundation's commercial structures.

Responsibilities

Strategic financial management and economic stability
Operational overall management of foundation finances within the goals and competencies set by the board
Development and implementation of short-, medium-, and long-term financial and liquidity planning, as well as annual economic planning
Preparation of rolling forecasts, scenario analyses, and robust decision-making bases
Early identification of financial risks and liquidity bottlenecks; development of concrete countermeasures
Management of payment transactions and banking relationships within defined authorization and release regulations
Economic evaluation of investments, site developments, and organizational changes; preparation of valid decision proposals for the board
Financial and accounting, balance sheet, and annual closing
Responsibility for proper, complete, and timely financial accounting
Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting regulations
Ensuring proper accounting and compliance with tax and non-profit law requirements
Preparation and support of the annual audit; cooperation with auditing and tax consulting firms
Establishment and further development of effective internal control, reconciliation, and release processes in coordination with the board
Support of the board in financing negotiations and funding projects
Strategic and operational controlling
Further development of a foundation-wide, facility-specific controlling system, including cost center and profit/loss accounting
Regular comparison of planned vs. actual figures, budget analyses, forecasts, and profitability calculations
Analysis of key cost and revenue drivers, especially personnel, operating costs, parent fees, and public refinancing
Development of meaningful management reporting with key figures and early warning indicators
Preparation of well-founded reports and recommendations for action for the board and relevant committees
Support and advice for facility management in budget planning, budget adherence, and economic resource management
Contract management and revenue assurance
Responsibility for the administration of school, care, and parent contracts, including changes, terminations, and deadlines
Ensuring correct contract data, fee determinations, and billing bases
Leadership and organizational development
Design of a transparent, efficient, and reliable commercial organization and the further development of digital financial and administrative processes in coordination with the board
Definition of clear responsibilities, substitution arrangements, and binding process standards

Requirements

Completed business administration degree with a focus on finance, accounting, or controlling, or equivalent qualification, such as a certified balance sheet accountant with extensive experience
Interest in contributing one's own knowledge and skills to a non-profit educational organization
Several years of professional experience in a responsible financial management position, preferably in a multi-tiered organization
Proven ability to independently prepare and professionally represent annual financial statements
Very good knowledge of accounting, controlling, budgeting, liquidity planning, and risk management
Experience in leading employees and in dealing with challenging economic situations
Proficient use of financial software and Excel; knowledge of non-profit law and educational financing is an advantage
Entrepreneurial thinking and strategic foresight with a strong sense of responsibility
Analytical strength, professional expertise, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly
Ability to structure and act in a solution-oriented manner, even under economic pressure
Clear, appreciative leadership, integrity, reliability, and communication skills

Skills

Finance
Accounting
Controlling
Liquidity Management
Contract Management
Financial Planning
Risk Management
Budgeting
Financial Software
Excel
Non-profit Law
Educational Financing

Location

Berlin
Brandenburg

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
Management

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree
Certified Public Accountant

Benefits

Responsible key position with direct connection to the board
Significant professional scope for development in the advancement of commercial management
Leadership of two existing teams with a total of seven employees
A challenging field of activity with strategic and operational design possibilities
Meaningful work in the education sector and remuneration appropriate to the responsibility

About the Company

The non-profit Montessori Stiftung Berlin is dedicated to fostering vibrant, practical learning for children and adolescents.
Based on the principles of Montessori education, we encourage young people to forge their own paths and to actively help shape a just, peaceful, and open society.
The foundation operates six schools and six daycare centers, which, with their more than 360 employees, care for a total of around 1,500 children and young people.