Head of Accounting (m/f/d)

In this role you lead the Accounting function within Thales Germany, ensuring accurate and compliant financial accounting and closing rituals. You act as a key business partner to Reporting, Tax, and Controlling, aligning across the organization to deliver high-quality statutory and group reporting. You drive governance, controls, and process improvements, while shaping automation and digital transformation in finance. This senior leadership position offers impact across Europe through cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

• Lead General Ledger, sub-ledgers, and financial accounting operations
• Own quarterly and annual closings per HGB and IFRS with accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare statutory financial statements compliant with standards and policies
• Oversee internal and external reporting and serve as interface to Reporting
• Implement robust accounting policies and controls to safeguard integrity
• Coordinate with Tax to reflect tax implications in financials
• Drive efficiency via continuous improvement and governance in finance
• Support M&A and corporate transactions accounting
• Provide liaison with auditors and authorities on accounting matters
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Champion automation and BI initiatives in accounting
• Lead regulatory and governance risk management in finance
• Manage talent development and succession for the accounting team
• Navigate complex matrix structure and international regulatory requirements
• Enhance cross-border harmonization of processes and tools

• Extensive IFRS and local GAAP accounting, audit and taxation experience
• Minimum 5 years in a finance leadership role in an international group or Big Four
• Master’s degree in relevant field
• Professional certifications such as CPA or Steuerberater advantageous
• Advanced MS Office, SAP, and BI tools proficiency
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical abilities
• Leadership in cross-functional matrix teams and problem-solving mindset
• Strong influence, conflict resolution, and strategic thinking
• Fluency in German and English

• communication excellence
• stakeholder management
• analytical thinking
• MS Office
• SAP
• business intelligence tools