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Salary: USD 250,000 - 275,000 / annual
Metropolis Technologies is building AI-powered solutions for the Recognition Economy, transforming parking, retail, and hospitality through intelligent automation. As Senior Director/Assistant Controller, you will lead the execution of corporate accounting operations and serve as the operational builder who translates the Controller's strategic vision into scalable, repeatable processes.
You will own monthly and quarterly close activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and scalability across the organization. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing new accounting policies, controls, and workflows aligned with U.S. GAAP, consolidations, and captive insurance reserves. You will drive automation and AI adoption across reconciliations, reporting, and consolidation processes, and lead the accounting team through an upcoming ERP system upgrade and conversion.
You will build, mentor, and lead a growing accounting team, managing at least 3 direct reports within a team of approximately 8 accountants. You'll instill accountability and high performance while partnering closely with cross-functional leads across Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Operations, and Client Reporting to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy. The role balances team leadership with hands-on individual contribution in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.
Metropolis operates on an office-first model requiring four days per week on-site in New York to foster collaboration and innovation.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 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, with demonstrated knowledge of 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 ICFR foundation
- Hands-on leadership experience building close-to-reporting processes in complex environments, with emphasis on automation and ERP system updates
- 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 ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies
PLUS (not required):
- Master's degree in Accounting or MBA
- Relevant professional certifications beyond CPA
