Sobre esta vaga de Senior Director, Assistant Controller na Metropolis
Who we are
The real world is the next frontier, and at Metropolis, we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy — a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access, comfort, and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive-in, drive-out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality, we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isn’t coming; it’s here, and we need builders, innovators, and problem solvers to help us create it.
Who you are
Metropolis is seeking an Assistant Controller to play a key leadership role in the execution of corporate accounting operations. As the executional builder, you will be responsible for standing up core accounting processes, leading the close, and operationalizing the Controller’s vision to turn strategy into scalable processes. You will lead a team of accountants, partner closely with cross-functional leads across Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Operations, and Client Reporting, and drive automation and technology adoption to scale our financial systems as we prepare for future growth.
What you'll do
- Own monthly and quarterly close activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and scalability
- Design and implement new policies, controls, and workflows including U.S. GAAP, consolidations, and captive insurance reserves
- Drive automation and AI adoption in reconciliations, reporting, and consolidation
- Help lead the accounting process and team through an upcoming ERP system upgrade and conversion
- Build, mentor, and lead a growing accounting team, managing at least 3 direct reports within a team of approximately 8 accountants while instilling accountability and high performance
- Partner closely with cross-functional leads across Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Operations, and Client Reporting to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy
- Manage team operational responsibilities while executing hands-on individual accounting tasks in a dynamic environment
What we're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA required
- 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership
- Experience managing a team of at least 5 people
- Prior experience working for, or auditing, public companies required to follow Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge in U.S. GAAP and consolidations
- Proven track record of implementing process improvements and leveraging technology/automation with a foundation of ICFR
- Hands-on leadership experience building close-to-reporting processes in complex environments, with an emphasis on automation and updating systems to a new ERP
- Experience utilizing AI tools such as Claude and Gemini to enhance accounting and close processes
- Comfortable with ambiguity, building from the ground up, and balancing team management with hands-on individual contribution
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies
While not required, these are a plus:
- Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA
- Relevant professional certifications beyond CPA
4 Days in Office: Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection
When you join Metropolis, you'll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $250,000.00 USD to $275,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis' total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans, and more. #LI-WT1 #LI-Onsite
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Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs — without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to providing a welcoming, accessible hiring experience. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please reach out to us at [email protected].
