Director, Accounting/Controlling

Why work for Fraport?

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.

What is in it for you

• Global opportunities to grow on four continents
• Paid Time Off
• Best in Class Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K, Life Insurance
• Career Development training and coaching
• Bonus potential
• A creative, exciting work environment

Position Summary

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.

KEY 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

Education & Experience

• 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

Competencies

• 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)
• Strategic financial leadership
• GAAP/IFRS technical expertise

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. Forty percent of our program is represented by Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and our innovative Launchpad accelerator provides financial and technical support to local minority and woman owned businesses.

Don't meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. As a DEI employer, we recognize that talent is not always related to job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.