Director, Assistant Controller
Metropolis•New York, NY
•$180,000 - $225,000•Hybrid
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- healthcare benefits
- a 401(k) plan
- short-term and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- a lucrative stock option plan
- bonus plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
