VP, Corporate Controller NOAM

About Swissport

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast‑paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor‑made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals who align with these values to join our team at various locations across the globe.

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.

• 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

• 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

• Public accounting background (Big Four or national firm preferred)
• ERP implementation or systems transformation experience
• Exposure to IPO…