Director, Accounting/Controlling

Airmall USA Inc•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Fraport USA is a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Fraport AG, one of the largest airport operators worldwide, with airports in Germany, Greece, Peru, Brazil, India, Turkey, Slovenia, Bulgaria, China, and the USA. Fraport’s experience is the gold standard for customer-centric airport development, management and concession operation, with two of Fraport USA’s airports ranked in USA Today’s Top Ten Airports for Shopping for 2023. Fraport works closely with airport stakeholders to bring a unique, authentic sense of place to customers’ airport experiences with brilliant local food and beverage offerings, regional retail and service concessions and a host of other features that positively shape an airport encounter. The Director of Finance & Accounting is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the organization’s finance and accounting functions. This role oversees financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and compliance while serving as a key business partner to executive leadership. The Director ensures financial integrity, drives process improvements, supports strategic decision-making, and leads a high-performing finance and accounting team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
7+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including leadership responsibility
Strong knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards
Proven experience managing month-end close, audits, and financial controls
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and communicate effectively with senior leadership

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or similar professional certification
MBA or advanced degree
Experience in [industry-specific environment, e.g., public company, PE-backed, multi-entity, regulated industry]
ERP system expertise (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, MRI)

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy
Provide leadership and direction for all finance and accounting functions, aligning financial strategy with organizational goals
Partner with executive leadership on financial planning, strategic initiatives, and business performance analysis
Deliver clear, timely, and actionable financial insights to support decision-making
Accounting & Financial Reporting
Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP (and/or IFRS, as applicable)
Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Prepare and review balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and management reports
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting activities
Monitor financial performance against budget, analyzing variances and recommending corrective actions
Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support planning and investment decisions
Audit, Compliance & Risk Management
Manage external audits and serve as primary liaison with auditors
Ensure compliance with applicable tax, regulatory, and reporting requirements
Oversee preparation and coordination of tax filings in partnership with external advisors
Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies
Team Leadership & Development
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team
Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Systems & Process Improvement
Oversee financial systems, ERP platforms, and reporting tools
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of finance operations
Lead or support system implementations, upgrades, and process redesign initiatives