Senior Director, Assistant Controller

Metropolis•Nashville, TN

10d•$225,000 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

Metropolis is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the execution of corporate accounting operations. The role will establish core accounting processes, lead the close, and operationalize the Controller’s vision by turning strategy into scalable processes. The Assistant Controller will lead a team of accountants, collaborate with leaders in Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Operations, and Client Reporting, and advance automation and technology adoption as the company scales its financial systems. The position combines team leadership and operational management with hands-on accounting work in a dynamic environment. It will help guide the accounting team through an upcoming ERP upgrade and conversion, while building processes and systems to support future growth. The role follows Metropolis’s office-first model, requiring corporate team members to be onsite at least four days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
CPA required.
12 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership.
Experience managing a team of at least five people.
Experience working for or auditing public companies required to follow Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
Strong technical accounting knowledge in U.S. GAAP and consolidations.
Proven experience implementing process improvements and leveraging technology or automation, with a foundation in ICFR.
Hands-on leadership experience building close-to-reporting processes in complex environments, with an emphasis on automation and updating systems to a new ERP.
Experience using AI tools such as Claude and Gemini to improve accounting and close processes.
Ability to work with ambiguity, build processes from the ground up, and balance team management with hands-on individual contribution.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting or an MBA.
Relevant professional certifications beyond CPA.

Responsibilities

Own monthly and quarterly close activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and scalability.
Design and implement accounting policies, controls, and workflows, including those related to U.S. GAAP, consolidations, and captive insurance reserves.
Drive automation and adoption of AI in reconciliations, reporting, and consolidation.
Help lead the accounting process and team through an upcoming ERP system upgrade and conversion.
Build, mentor, and lead a growing accounting team, managing at least three direct reports within a team of approximately eight accountants and fostering accountability and high performance.
Partner with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Operations, and Client Reporting to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
Manage team operational responsibilities while performing hands-on individual accounting tasks.