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Salary: USD 225,000 - 240,000 / annual
Metropolis Technologies is building AI-powered solutions for the Recognition Economy, transforming parking, retail, and hospitality through computer vision and intelligent automation. As Senior Director, Assistant Controller, you will lead the execution of corporate accounting operations and serve as the operational builder who turns the Controller's strategic vision into scalable, automated 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 in reconciliations, reporting, and consolidation processes, leveraging tools like Claude and Gemini to enhance efficiency.
A critical initiative will be leading the accounting team and processes 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 while instilling accountability and high performance. You will partner 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, growth-stage environment. You will manage operational responsibilities while executing accounting tasks directly, comfortable with ambiguity and building processes from the ground up.
Metropolis operates an office-first model requiring employees to be on-site at least four days per week to foster innovation and culture.
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 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
