VP, Corporate Controller NOAM

Swissport International AG•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The Corporate Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing the Company’s accounting operations (North America NA), financial reporting, and internal control environment in a private-equity-backed organization. This role ensures the integrity and timeliness of financial information in accordance with IFRS, supports lender and investor reporting, and drives scalable processes and controls to meet the demands of a high-growth, transaction-oriented environment. The Corporate Controller partners closely with the CFO, and executive leadership, to support value creation initiatives and exit readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility
Strong technical accounting knowledge of IFRS
Proven ability to manage audits, tight close timelines, and complex stakeholder requirements

Nice To Haves

Public accounting background (Big Four or national firm preferred)
ERP implementation or systems transformation experience
Exposure to IPO readiness or public-company reporting standards
Experience in a private equity-backed, leveraged, or transaction-driven environment

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accelerated reporting timelines
Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS
Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting packages to executive management, lenders, and corporate head office
Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across the organization and its subsidiaries
Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, fixed assets, and equity accounting
Ensure proper revenue recognition, accruals, reserves, and balance sheet reconciliations
Manage accounting for debt facilities, interest, covenants, and related compliance requirements
Lead implementation and optimization of ERP and financial systems to support growth and operational efficiency
Design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control framework appropriate for a PE-backed environment
Enhance policies, procedures, and documentation to support auditability and transaction readiness
Prepare the organization for SOX compliance and public-company standards, as required for exit planning
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, statutory, and contractual requirements
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, and other professional service providers as needed
Manage annual audits, quality of earnings (QoE) engagements, and lender reviews
Oversee statutory reporting for North America entities US & CAN, as applicable
Partner with the CFO in supporting private equity sponsor requests, including ad hoc analyses and reporting
Support mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, and integration activities, including purchase accounting and post-transaction close processes
Ensure financial reporting and controls meet PE sponsor expectations and lender requirements
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounting team capable of operating in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance standards
Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational discipline