Director, Financial Reporting & International Accounting

Metropolis•Chicago, IL

2d•$185,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Metropolis is seeking a Director of Financial Reporting & International Accounting to lead global consolidation, external reporting, and foreign subsidiary oversight during a period of significant global expansion. You will architect our future readiness for capital markets by owning global accounting operations and technical accounting assessments across our international entities. Partnering closely with FP&A, Treasury, and Tax, you will ensure the accuracy of global financial results while mentoring a geographically distributed team to build a world-class reporting function.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive accounting experience
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and global reporting standards
Experience with global consolidations, foreign currency, and multi-entity operations
Proven ability to design scalable reporting processes in a high-growth environment
Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

SEC experience

Responsibilities

Own all aspects of financial reporting, including monthly/quarterly close, consolidation, and reporting packages
Lead preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements and disclosures; support future SEC-readiness activities
Oversee accounting operations of foreign subsidiaries, including statutory reporting, intercompany processes, and local audits
Drive technical accounting assessments related to international entities, currency impacts, revenue recognition, equity, leases, and acquisitions
Strengthen global accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and governance structures
Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and local business leaders to ensure complete and accurate global financial results
Mentor and develop a growing, geographically distributed accounting team