Director, Assistant Controller

Metropolis•Chicago, IL

4d•$170,000 - $215,000•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