Assistant Controller, Metropolis

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA license
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (GAAP/IFRS) and consolidation experience
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements and leveraging technology/automation
• Hands-on leader who has built close-to-reporting processes in complex environments
• Comfortable with ambiguity and building from ground up
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across cultures and geographies

Desirable

• Metropolis is seeking a Director, Assistant Controller to play a key leadership role in the execution of corporate accounting operations
• The Assistant Controller is the executional builder — responsible for standing up core accounting processes, leading the close, and operationalizing the Controller’s vision. This role is about turning strategy into scalable processes
• Own monthly/quarterly close activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and scalability
• Design and implement new policies, controls, and workflows (GAAP/IFRS, revenue recognition, consolidations)
• Drive automation/AI adoption in reconciliations, reporting, and consolidation
• Build and mentor a growing accounting team, instilling accountability and high performance
• Work closely with cross-functional leads (Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Operations) to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy